Re: Blower Question
A mechanical pump will definitely handle the job, the bigger question comes down to ease of starting and reliability. If you don't drive the call all the time, one of the challenges with mechanical pumps is that the fuel evaporates out of the carbs (especially in a hot garage), then you have to crank the heck out of the engine to get fuel into the carbs - which isn't exactly easy on your starter. Having an electric fuel pump back by the tank, sure makes it easier to start. Also, the last thing you want with a blower is too little fuel and then a backfire into the blower - even with a pop-off valve, you can surely hurt the blower.
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