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Old 04-08-2014, 03:38 PM   #37
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Default Re: Airtex fuel pumps

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Originally Posted by Roger/Sacramento View Post
I need the mechanical pump to connect the stainless fuel lines as shown. The problem is the electrical pump will cause gas to weep out of the diaphram when left on past priming the pump.The mechanical pump is sold by Amazon for$35.
There is no electric pump that will self limit to the 3.5 psi limit of the carb floats. So, any electric pump used more than just momentarily/intermittently requires a pressure regulator.
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