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Re: TD vapor lock

To: kingseim@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: TD vapor lock
From: syd saperstein <tcsyd@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 21:56:58 -0800
Just be careful that the pressure the pump puts out isn't over about 7 lbs.
I had an airtex once for my Old MGBGT that caused a lot of flooding...I
finally found out that model put out over 20#!.

John Seim wrote:

> Place a second fuel pump in the system, at the rear axel. This was one
> reason why the TF moved the pump from the firewall to the rear axel
> area. Your fuel lines are 5/16", so seect a pump with 5/16" fittings.
> Pep Boys and other parts stores sell a Purolator fuel pump for about
> $30.00; it is the same pump Moss sells for $70.00. This pump will "tick:
> all of the time, like the SU when you are out of gas. A better choice,
> if you can find one, is an Airtex electric fuel pump, part no. E80 16S.
> Quieter, and mounts with a clamp, and one bolt.
> The vapor lock occured due to the reformulation of gasoline for today's
> engines. Most engines are fuel injected. Pumps deliver fuel at higher
> pressure. The boiling point of fuel was lowered.
> John Seim


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