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LSolheim · #11 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 12:18 AM

John, using the electric fuel pump as a switched backup . . . that means you have it in-line and normally just let the mechanical pump pull-through it? Then when needed (vapor lock/whatever) you turn it on and push fuel to the mechanical pump, easing it's load?

Thanks,
--Larry

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Originally Posted by CapnJohn

Larry, You want the electric pump as close to the tank as possible. They are designed to push the fuel rather than pull it like the mechanicals. I have used the lower heater mounting bolt for a location. Then it is hidden. I also have a hidden switch for it as I use it for a backup primarilly.

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CapnJohn · #12 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LSolheim

John, using the electric fuel pump as a switched backup . . . that means you have it in-line and normally just let the mechanical pump pull-through it? Then when needed (vapor lock/whatever) you turn it on and push fuel to the mechanical pump, easing it's load?

Thanks,
--Larry

Yup, that's it exactly! If the mechanical pump fails, I have a backup to get me going too. No more cranking the starter forever after she sits over the winter either.

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