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Re: mgb-fuel pump

To: Steven Levy <salevy@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: mgb-fuel pump
From: drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 06:30:29 -0500 (CDT)
Electric fuel pumps work best closest to the tank. They push fuel much 
better than pull it. It sounds to me like you may have another problem 
though. If you have a history of, apparent, fuel pump problems then it 
maybe a restriction on the supply to the pump and not the pump at all. 
Another common mistake made is using non-vented gas caps when vented 
ones are needed(pre 1970). This creates a vacuum in the tank. I have 
seen tanks colapes from this. You would know if you get a lot of 
sucking noise when gasing up after driving a little. Just trying to 
make sure you have cover all bases here, Safety Fast, David Deutsch   

You wrote: 
>
>need help....
>
>I tired of the old s.u. and have tried to replace it with the 
off-the-shelf
>purolator electronic pumps.
>
>Am having a problem getting adequate flow to the carbs. No problem 
with the
>function of the pump and the pump does in fact have adequate p.s.i. 
and flow
>ratings, but it seems to have a hard time drawing fuel out of the tank
>unless it is in the correct location. Any experience on optimal 
location?
>any other suggestions. 
>
>I may go back to S.U.
>
>


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