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Re: puttting it all together

To: "Jarrid Gross" <JGross@econolite.com>,
Subject: Re: puttting it all together
From: <carlynneracing@charter.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 17:27:36 -0700
I think I missed the first part of this letter. I use an electric pump on my
series 1 (racing) Alpine. YES, you will need a regulator or else the
electric pump will blow the needles right out'ta those old carbs. I have my
regulator set at 1psi and no fueling problems whatsoever.
    Carl

Subject: RE: puttting it all together


> Mike,
>
> >And finally what are others experience with
> >an electric fuel pump on the alpines?
>
> Many electric fuel pumps put out too much pressure for the
> needle and seat on alpine carbs (especially CD150s).
>
> If you use an electric pump, consider also a regulator to
> reduce the pressure.
>
>
> Jarrid Gross

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