I have two electric pumps on my car. They are in series just in case one
fails :)
it also saves on the starter and battery a bit when it has been sitting. At
$7
a gallon for gas I can't afford to waste any.
Mike
>From: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>
>Reply-To: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: Electric pumps (was: blanking plates)
>Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:26:12 -0500
>
> >you have a chance at push-starting with a really weak battery....
>
>Which you can do with an electric pump too. ;^)
>
>Just because my battery's dead, doesn't mean my float bowls
>are dry.
>
> >Several cars sport electric pumps, but I personally don't see the
> >advantage, unless it's part of a theft-deterrent system.
>
>Yes, and it cleans up the engine a bit. And some would argue
>it may be worth a horsepower or two.
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