[FC] RE: <VV> Electric Fuel Pump Failure

[Norman Witte]

Charles, you have pretty much guaranteed a bunch of posts tomorrow.  The
electric vs. stock fuel pump wars, round MCLXIX.

Personally, I run a stock pump.  I have never had problems with it.  I
carry a spare, and it would be no big deal to change it on the road if I
had to, but I don't see me having a real need to use it anytime soon.

But I am sure you're going to get a bunch of opinions tomorrow.  GGGG

Norm Witte

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-virtualvairs@corvair.org
[mailto:owner-virtualvairs@corvair.org]On Behalf Of * Greenbrier Goon *
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 1:25 AM
To: virtualvairs@skiblack.com; corvanatics@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Electric Fuel Pump Failure


Hey everybody:

There's just nothing like having your car break down on a 112 degree
day.

Today, my electric fuel pump died moments after leaving work for lunch.

Fortunatly I was able to coast into a fast food parking lot so lunch was
not 
completly ruined.

Anyway, this pump is only about 2 years old.  It is cylider shaped and I

bought it from a Corvair parts supplier.  Seems like it should last
longer 
than that.

The pump is still making some noise.  It's just not as loud and isn't  
moving any fuel.

Back when I bought my FC, everyone I knew who had Corvairs told me not
to 
use a stock fuel pump.  "They leak". "You'll burn your Van to the
ground."

Is this true?  Should I worry about stock pumps?

I had my Van towed home and dropped in the driveway.  It's good to have
the 
extra mileage plan with AAA.

Charles


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1963 Greenbrier PG (soon to be 4 speed)
1963 Corvair 95 4 Speed (soon to be scrap)

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