Re: electric fuel pump rebuild parts

Posted by gone1951 On 2010/2/15 14:13:31
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there are loads of guys with the answers, clothes pins on the fuel line,


Owen, I can almost vouch for that one. I remember when I was a kid my mothers 53 cadillac would vapor lock. After the cloths pins on the fuel line the problem seemed to go away. I wouldn't bet your life on that one however.

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assuming a properly functioning pump valves and needle & seat)


The valves in the pump and the needle and seat in the carburetor are good. The line between the pump and carb holds pressure for hours after the engine is shut down. I was somewhat surprised at that. Didn't know the valves could be that good.

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