> From: Andrew Mace [SMTP:amace@unix2.nysed.gov]
> Sent: Monday, April 20, 1998 1:57 PM
>
> Are you still running with the original mechanical fuel pump?
Yes. (And I already have the spin on adapter - leak-free so far). It is
just that I seem to drive my car on weekends only and so usually go a
few days between running the engine.
> If so, I wonder if, over time, the benefits of pre-built-up oil
> pressure might be
> negated (or worse) by the amount of unburnt fuel that would go into
> the
> cylinders while you're building oil pressure.
I never considered that. Does this really happen or do the carbs and/or
fuel pump valves prevent an overflow of unburned fuel from reaching the
cylinders if the engine is nor running? I assumed excess fuel is not
going to be a problem but perhaps I am wrong and the fuel does just keep
flowing as you crank the engine?
Thanks for the good points. I wonder what others might say on this. Now
you have me thinking...
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
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