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Old 09-30-2021, 02:29 PM   #1
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Default Re: Where do you CURRENTLY acquire a flow through electric fuel pump?

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It helps a little. It's total BS but yep, the club in their infinite wisdom decided it was okay to run an electric pump for guys that can't otherwise figure out how to get their vehicle to run properly with a stock pump and would cry if they didn't "win".

Still, an electric pump is an accessory and for THAT reason I deduct two points, the standard deduction for unauthorized accessories.
Mike, now you have me curious...why do you want one?
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Old 09-30-2021, 03:31 PM   #2
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Mike, now you have me curious...why do you want one?
I am repairing a friend's car that desires one.
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Old 09-30-2021, 04:07 PM   #3
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Scoffing at the use of an electric pump installed on seldom used/operated vehicles is not just "prudish" but simply ridiculous. This is especially true for 6V systems. Some of my units are not started for months. Dumping gas or spraying ether in a carb is not only less safe but certainly more troublesome. Apparently the EFV8 Club is reasonable enough to realize the facts.
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Scoffing at the use of an electric pump installed on seldom used/operated vehicles is not just "prudish" but simply ridiculous. This is especially true for 6V systems. Some of my units are not started for months. Dumping gas or spraying ether in a carb is not only less safe but certainly more troublesome. Apparently the EFV8 Club is reasonable enough to realize the facts.
We will need to agree to disagree. Many of my cars sit for months as well. With little more than 15 to 30 seconds of the starter turning and the choke pulled, they all start.
It really comes down to how well the vehicle was built and maintained.

I have NO issue with those that install electric pumps for any number of reasons. Hey, I say enjoy your car for all the time you are able.

I do take exception with those that don't want to or are unable to build their cars so as to operate as they were designed and still expect to "win" on the concourse.
We all have choices to make. One of those choices should never be "I can't "win" with the current rules so let's change them".
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