I bought a solid state replacement OEM appearing fuel pump from Doug
Jennings years ago that was trouble-free and had the added benefit of
bolting right in with NO butchery of the original fittings---I know, I know,
the pump is right over the muffler and really should be relocated for
safety's sake.
Al J.
Alan Zeni wrote:
> For those of you that asked, the first thing that I did was remove the
> top plate of the 2BBL and observe the float and needle valve. With the
> ignition on, the pump kept pumping until the pressure built up so much
> that the fuel started leaking past the seat after about 20 secs. When I
> shut off the ignition I tried to relieve the pressure in the line, I
> pushed down on the float and the fuel flew everywhere. Thank goodness
> the engine was cool.
>
> Anyhows, the consensus is to go with the aftermarket fuel pump. Thanks
> to all that responded.
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