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Re: FW: Pumps 101

To: SLaifman@SoCal.RR.com
Subject: Re: FW: Pumps 101
From: Larry Paulick <larry.p@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 18:10:15 -0400
Steve, well at least I don't have to take a hammer to the Lucas pump to make it
work.  The most important tool in the box, for old English cars was a hammer.
Gues why.  I can hear this one clearly.

Larry

Steve Laifman wrote:

> Larry Paulick wrote:
> >
> > Since we have been talking fuel pumps, I used a Carter, reliable, 
>dependable,
> > and avaliable from Summit.
> >
> > Larry
>
> Well, I've been trying to find that super racing pump that Mickey Rooney
> used in his 1940's movie Indy type car.
>
> It was mounted on the right hand side (only 1 seat) and consisted of a
> long tubular member mounted on the side, and a bicycle pump type plunger.
>
> When he really needed to go fast to pass someone, he would pump it
> vigorously, while whipping the steering wheel from side-to-side.
>
> He won every race!
>
> Can't beat that kind of performance. (I even think he was making "vroom"
> sounds in his mouth)
>
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