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Re: 72 Fuel Pump

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Subject: Re: 72 Fuel Pump
From: Kate & Gary Bales <kgb@clipper.net>
Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 21:13:09 -0700
Cc: Scott Fisher <sefisher@cisco.com>, Bill Miller <millerb@netusa1.net>, David Ramsey <dwramsey@worldnet.att.net>, spridgets@autox.team.net
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Reply-to: Kate & Gary Bales <kgb@clipper.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
I was taught to always keep a fist-size rock in the passenger compartment.
Usually a good conversation
starter!
Kate

Frank Clarici wrote:

> Scott Fisher wrote:
>
> >
> > If your SU fuel pump ticks really fast/loud ALL the time, it may be
> > getting a weak diaphragm, meaning it isn't pumping out quite enough fuel
> > on each tick to keep up with the carbs.  Make a note of *where* the pump
> > is located and keep that hammer at the ready!
>
> A good sharp blow to the general area of the fuel pump with your fist
> makes for interesting conversation with your passenger.
> "Why are you punching the floor?" To keep the fuel pump ticking I said!
> Next I tell the passenger to kick his foot really hard in an upwards
> direction.
> "Why he asks?" because my signals and tach just went out and the fuse is
> located just above your foot, it's dirty, a good hard kick and a
> properly placed punch is all that these cars need to keep em running.
>
> Fran who has been driving these things long enough to know what "tuck &
> roll" is.




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