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Old January 30th, 2019, 12:24 AM
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Default Re: 1966 And Later Fuel Pumps

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Originally Posted by Ed Snyder View Post
My Dad installed a back-up electric fuel pump shortly after buying the one ton Suburban I have now. Since it sits for awhile sometimes without being driven, I always run the electric pump for a few seconds first, then shut it off as soon as the engine fires. Then the stock engine-driven pump takes over.
Ed, I remember your dad telling me the electric pump assisted with vapor lock issues while on family vacations in the Rockies (high altitude).
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