I have had no trouble with a mechanical pump, even when the car has sat for
weeks at a time.
Dan Walters
'63 sprite
'74 midget
Brick, NJ
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From <BCAH at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <bugeye@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 1:35 AM
Subject: which pump?
> OK, just a general question about fuel pumps,---would appreciate any
thoughts
> on the matter. I have a choice in rebuilding either one of two 1275cc
> engines. One has the hole in the block (with a cover plate) for the
> mechanical fuel pump and the other does not. I understand that the
standard
> mech fuel pump from an earlier engine will fit. Given the choice, I would
> rather stick with the mechanical pump because #1---I already have one and
do
> not have an electrical pump, and #2 ,---the plumbing is already in the
> Bugeye. With today's gas, is anyone really having any trouble with a
> mechanical pump pulling the fuel as opposed to the electrical pump pushing
> the fuel. Especially in 100 degree summer temps? All thoughts would be
> appreciated as usual. Bob C in KS
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