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Offline vwjack

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why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
« on: 09 January 2010, 17:53 »
i was told that the mechanical fuel pump was sh!t and i should change it to a electric one. i cant under stand the benefits to this.

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Offline jamie_pyrite

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Re: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
« Reply #1 on: 09 January 2010, 18:50 »
So you're running a carb.. I believe electric fuel pumps produce too much pressure.

Nothing wrong with a properly working mechanical fuel pump!
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Offline vwjack

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Re: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
« Reply #2 on: 09 January 2010, 19:15 »
yeah i have just a single webber. the guy who said it. had a mk1 cabby 1.8. mine works fine just thought id save some fuel!
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Offline Wayne

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Re: why change a mechanical fuel pump to a electric fuel pump?
« Reply #3 on: 09 January 2010, 19:30 »
Facet are the ones to get and have adjustable pressure but pointless fitting one unless your running twin 40's
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