getta solid state electric pump, saves you lots of horses ;-)) Seriously,
its not really worth rebuilding the mechanical ones when you can get the
solid state ones that cheap.
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> From: mbarre@juno.com[SMTP:mbarre@juno.com]
> Reply To: mbarre@juno.com
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 1998 12:34 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: fuel pump - electric vs mechanical
>
>
> I still haven't got my rebuilt motor installed in the 6 yet - too many
> non TR interruptions. Anyway, in the back of my mind I am worried about
> the possibility of my mechanical pump dumping fuel into the block. I
> rebuilt the pump several years ago and don't particularly suspect it is
> malfunctioning. My old carbs were running very rich and I think they
> were contributing to the gasoline content of the oil. The downdraft
> webers I picked up should solve that.
>
> I have already collected some good tips from the list including an impact
> cut off and not mounting the pump in the trunk (thanks RML).
>
>
> So what is the feeling of the list? Manual or electric? I am sure if I
> don't spend the $30 on an electric fuel pump I will come up with
> something else to spend it on.
>
> MRB
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