RE: IML: the hot starting problem,,,,,,again!!!!

["DR CHALLENGER" <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

i have 4 carbureted cars and i have not had to resort to installing an 
electric pump. they always start with a couple pumps of the throttle.

> From: "mail.lig.bellsouth.net" <jagster911@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> Gosh:  If I have to take another minute to go through this I will just 
> scream!  Carbureted cars have fuel in the bowls all the time, except when 
> you turn your car off and the fuel literally boils out of the carburetor.  
> Then, a short while later, you try to start your car.  You have spark, but 
> you don't have fuel.  Crank, crank, crank!  Your poor starter gets hot, 
> dies prematurely, and you face the old starter replacement or rebuild 
> trauma again!  Guys, the British and Europeans got around this a long, long 
> time ago.  It is called an electric fuel pump.  Low pressure ones, like you 
> need on your car are available at your local parts store for around 40 
> dollars, they are the right pressure, take two wires to connect and can be 
> placed anywhere in the fuel line by a trained monkey.  Preferably, you want 
> to locate it as close to the tank as possible.  Most pumps like to push, 
> rather than pull.  Ok, that accomplished, you merely turn the ignition key, 
> listen for the faint noise of the pump, filling your carb with gas, and 
> start the car.  Yes, Virginia, the stock pump on the engine remains in 
> line, no changes anyone can see.  Again, the knowledge base is enhanced.  
> No one should be offended by this little scrap of information.




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