In a message dated 95-11-03 15:30:28 EST, you write:
>Tonight I will be
>opening it up to see what's causing the frequent lack of cooperation.
This is usually caused by improper building or more likely rebuilding the
pumps....I.E. the diaphram hasn't been adjusted properly....check out any SU
manual...the diaphram needs to be screwed in a certain amount...depending on
the pump vintage, this varies and what happens is that one needs one more
turn than thought. A properly adjusted SU will run til the cows come home or
the points disappear. With a diode, capacitor or transistor, this could be
for ever or until the EPA changes the gas formulation so that any and all
rubbers will disintegrate.....
Which reminds me, have you all noticed an increase in car fires lately?? I
was behind a VW (late model) on 880 the other day, when it caught on fire.
My neighbor lost a premo '76 Lincoln Continental to a fire, on the news I
hear about lots of car fires....My theory is that the new, high alcohol gas
is melting the old rubber hoses.....anyone got a similar hunch? Anyone got
rubber gas hose that is out of date?? Anyone got any facts on this? Lets not
lose our LBC's to such a stupid thing. I'm going to change out the gas line
on my Mayflower tomorrow.
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