<VV> Re: Fuel Pump

Roger Gault r.gault@sbcglobal.net
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 23:57:13 -0600


Smitty,
Those effiecient earlies must need less fuel.  My '65 eccentric moves more
than .125".

Roger Gault

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hubert A Smith" <vairologist@juno.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 11:01 PM
Subject: <VV> Re: Fuel Pump


> Smitty Says;  Last time I mentioned that subject I got an indignant "I do
> that all the time" from one of our members.  That still doesn't make it
> right.  The normal stroke of a fuel pump is .037 inches.  Any stroking
> beyond that is very apt to damage the diaphragm.  I am sure there will be
> those who doubt my words.  I say to you, get out your dial mike and
> measure the stroke before you reply.