Edward Hutchinson wrote:
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> Just a quick question. The fuel pump on my 74 TR6 has what appears to be a
> lever on the bottom. What is the function of this lever?
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> ED
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> 74 TR6 CF17687U
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> Ed Hutchinson
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It's a priming lever. Operates the fuel pump manually. It's very handy
for priming the fuel system when you've run out of gas or performed
maintenance on carbs etc. You can fill up the lines and the float bowls
prior to cranking over the engine. Makes for faster starting.
Deano
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