Ahhhhhh! British cars. 100 years of tradition, unencumbered by progress.
Craig Wright
Steve Laifman wrote:
> Yes, that is exactly how it works, but nothing very complex. When the pump
>feels a
> back pressure from the carburetor needle valve inlet, it stops. When the carb
> float sinks, opening the valve, the pressure drops and the pump fills up the
>bowl
> again. I believe this is just a simple spring loaded contact. Remember,
>this is
> OLD technology that has stood the test of years of service and British
>complacency
> with things electric, and veneration of traditional values. Similar SU pumps
>were
> used in pre-war British cars, and I'm not saying which war. {9->
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> Steve Laifman < One first kiss, >
> B9472289 < one first love, and >
> < one first win, is all >
> < you get in this life. >
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