No argument here. Almost universally, I have found the new "buzz box"
pumps to be short lived. A properly maintained SU will give long and
dedicated service.
Before I get bombed with exceptions, note that I said "properly
maintained". This means points changed every 30,000 - 50,000 miles, a new
diaphram every 100,000 miles (assuming it has remained in service). If
the pump has been left dry for several years, the diaphrams tend to get
stiff or brittle.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
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From: mgs-owner[SMTP:mgs-owner@autox.team.net]
Sent: Friday, March 01, 1996 12:05 AM
To: mgs
Subject: Fuel Pump
Thanks to all who responded with suggestions on "no go" post a while
back. Turns out the pump was not working correctly. Purolator solid
state type replacement. Do these pumps have a short life span?
Installed a new one and the car fired up right away. I wonder if I
would be better off going with an electric su type.
Newell Burke, Worcester, Mass.
73BGT
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