But the OP used the word "balderdash", and frankly, that has to count for something. (Pretty darned cool...)
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Originally posted by tim333 View PostI just strive to keep my cars stock and shudder at those who take the easy way out instead of trying to fix what’s broken.
Had you simply said, 'I prefer to keep MY car stock and don't mind cranking it for 18 seconds before it starts,' then I don't think so many would have felt they had been harassed for electing to use an electric fuel pump.Last edited by wittsend; 06-08-2018, 09:08 PM.'64 Lark Type, powered by '85 Corvette L-98 (carburetor), 700R4, - CASO to the Max.
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I’m putting an electric fuel pump in my ‘63 Hawk because I want to drive it. Starting it,even after a long period of time isn’t a big issue. It’s keeping my Hawk drivable and not having it vapor lock while in traffic here in Denver on a 90 degree day. Once up to temp, my Hawk will begin to vapor lock if I sit at a stop light for more than a minute on any day over 75 degrees. Back in the day when we had “real” gas I never had any problems with it vapor locking. But now that times are different, the original mechanical fuel pump just won’t cut it. An electric pump is the only way to go.
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Originally posted by ColoradoHawk View PostI’m putting an electric fuel pump in my ‘63 Hawk because I want to drive it. Starting it,even after a long period of time isn’t a big issue. It’s keeping my Hawk drivable and not having it vapor lock while in traffic here in Denver on a 90 degree day. Once up to temp, my Hawk will begin to vapor lock if I sit at a stop light for more than a minute on any day over 75 degrees. Back in the day when we had “real” gas I never had any problems with it vapor locking. But now that times are different, the original mechanical fuel pump just won’t cut it. An electric pump is the only way to go.sigpic
1954 C5 Hamilton car.
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I wonder if anyone here has tried adding a quart of diesel fuel to a tank of 10% ethanol crap gas?
I've read that someone tried it with good results to eliminate the easy boiling of today's gas.
I plan to try it if I'm on a trip and can't find the better gas without corn crap in it.
My Model A with gravity feed has boiling and vapor lock problems when using the 10% crap gas, but runs fine on the better gas without corn crap.
Ethanol took out my stock 50 Champion pump in MI, so I had to install an electric pump to get home, and I still use the electric pump, but the gas still boils in the carb and floods the engine during short stops, like 5 to 30 minutes. I added a heat shield to the carb mount, and that helped a lot, but still isn't perfect like the 60's and 70's driving was.
Now, here is the real puzzler. So far my 1950 Land Cruiser with it's stock pump has been absolutely perfect as far as gas goes, even when using the corn crap on the 650 mile drive home. The engine is running the instant I touch the starter button, whether it's the first start in 3 days, or a hot restart. I always use 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil to each 10 gallons of gas, and double it if I get stuck with corn gas.
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I have one vehicle right now that has an electric pump. After using it now for 6 months I am seriously thinking of putting one in each of the others. that &/or the FITech fuel injection system.59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 auto
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I have NO idea why it is that several of you here "Think" it is a good thing for a Car to sit 30-45 Days and then just flip a Electric Fuel Pump Switch and ...like Magic it fires RIGHT up!
No, that is a bad thing, I always crank the engine until the Mechanical Pump fills the Line and Carb. and starts.
I don't care if it is 10, 15, 18 or 20 Seconds, I never timed it. The Oil Pressure will be UP and Oil circulated and all is good, not Bad as with method #1. That is what GOOD Starters and Batteries do, no harm is done from that.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by TWChamp View Post...10% ethanol crap gas.....easy boiling of today's gas...... gas without corn crap in it.
.....corn crap....the corn crap..... corn gas.
Blah, blah, blah.
I can clearly remember when, on good ole regular gas, there were cars stalled from vapor lock every time the temp was above 90 degrees.
Drive down any road, on any day. How any stalled cars do you see? Virtually none. What are they running? 10 or 15 percent ethanol. The fact that your ancient clunker gives trouble rests with the mechanic, not the fuel.
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Originally posted by jnormanh View PostBlah, blah, blah.
I can clearly remember when, on good ole regular gas, there were cars stalled from vapor lock every time the temp was above 90 degrees.
Drive down any road, on any day. How any stalled cars do you see? Virtually none. What are they running? 10 or 15 percent ethanol. The fact that your ancient clunker gives trouble rests with the mechanic, not the fuel.Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
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