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Re: tonneau snaps and SU carbs

To: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Subject: Re: tonneau snaps and SU carbs
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:50:22 -0800
Andrew Mace wrote:

> George, I think regulators are readily available. The one I have in mind
> is over 30 years old, as is the Bendix fuel pump it's paired with in my
> '64 Spitfire ex-race car. But it's a relatively simple dial-adjustment
> type, with a scale of 0 to maybe 5 lbs. or so. Can't think of the brand
> name, but I'm pretty sure that style is still easily found. I think that
> there are also different versions of the Facet pump (which bears a slight
> resemblance to the old Bendix pump) that put out different pressures.
> Again, you don't need much for the SUs, and I suspect your concerns are
> valid.

The one I have on Huxley is a "PRO-FUEL" regulator made by CR Industries
in Elgin, IL, USA. It sounds like the one you describe, Andy.

Joe
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