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Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. [message #316391 is a reply to message #316375]

Fri, 21 April 2017 13:24

Larry

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James Hupy wrote on Fri, 21 April 2017 09:22

It is not a problem, IF you are in a shop with a hard floor WHEN the pump
(s) fail and you need to drop the tanks. Carefully read the submission by
Glen Gregory about fixing fuel pumps alongside a busy highway while semi's
blow past at 70 per. Not a very safe way to spend an afternoon.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

Oh, I read Glen's submission and fully agree with his assessment. That scene can be avoided with two tanks, two pumps. If one fails,, the dash switch puts you to the other tank/pump, and allows you to get to a safe place to work on it. The real issue is vapor lock, a condition that (in addition to other upgrades) can be significantly reduced by placing the pumps in the tanks. But then....it's just my relatively informed, off the cuff, back yard mechanic, gut level, eyeball it up and guestimate, opinion....that's all...

Larry

78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

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		[GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: BobDunahugh on Wed, 19 April 2017 22:36
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: USAussie on Wed, 19 April 2017 22:41
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: A Hamilto on Wed, 19 April 2017 23:19
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Ken Burton on Thu, 20 April 2017 00:14
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: A Hamilto on Thu, 20 April 2017 16:49
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Glenn on Thu, 20 April 2017 17:17
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: kerry pinkerton on Thu, 20 April 2017 18:38
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Ken Burton on Thu, 20 April 2017 22:20
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Chris Tyler on Fri, 21 April 2017 13:10
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Emery Stora on Fri, 21 April 2017 13:31
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: USAussie on Fri, 21 April 2017 15:15
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: BobDunahugh on Fri, 21 April 2017 00:24
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: USAussie on Fri, 21 April 2017 05:32
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: kstockwell on Fri, 21 April 2017 06:27
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: lqqkatjon on Fri, 21 April 2017 08:02
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: BobDunahugh on Fri, 21 April 2017 09:42
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: emerystora on Fri, 21 April 2017 10:21
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: emerystora on Fri, 21 April 2017 10:30
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Matt Colie on Fri, 21 April 2017 10:32
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: James Hupy on Fri, 21 April 2017 10:29
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: A Hamilto on Fri, 21 April 2017 13:57
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Larry on Fri, 21 April 2017 08:28
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: James Hupy on Fri, 21 April 2017 09:22
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: jimk on Fri, 21 April 2017 09:35
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: k2gkk on Fri, 21 April 2017 11:00
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: James Hupy on Fri, 21 April 2017 11:04
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: Larry on Fri, 21 April 2017 13:24
		Re: [GMCnet] In tank fuel pumps, or external pumps. By: kerry pinkerton on Fri, 21 April 2017 13:58

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