<VV> Leaking Fuel Pump

[shortle]

I know some people use both pumps at the same time though I am not sure why. I like to use the electric pump mounted very near the tank. And yes, both rubber fuel connector hoses need to be in good condition (regardless of what pump you use). On mine, I use the center "dummy" section purchased from Wesley Jewett (he advertises this part in the COMMUNIQUE). This way I can use the stock fuel lines and it also gives the appearance of using the stock pump. Plus it is probably safer in case something comes apart at a high speed (fan belt or ?) I also remove the push rod driven by the crankshaft since there is no need to have this part moving with nothing to pump on.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck!
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado

-----Original Message-----
>From: FrankCB <frankcb at aol.com>
>Sent: Apr 18, 2009 7:20 PM
>To: J R Read_HML <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>, VirtualVairs AA <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>, Dick Baumhauer <hammerdown at wowway.com>
>Subject: Re: <VV> Leaking Fuel Pump
>
>     Quite true.  That's why mine has an impact switch and a oil pressure switch wired in series with the pump wiring so that the electric pump will shut off if the oil pressure fails OR if the car undergoes a sudden impact due to a collision.   After long periods of non-use, I use a push button bypass switch on the dash to prime the carb with the pump before the oil pressure rises.  
>     This type of impact switch is found on many Ford products.  I've had to show some of my Ford driving friends both where the switch is located and why and how to reactivate it in case of a minor collision that disables it but still leaves the car able to be driven..
>     Frank "better safe than sorry" Burkhard  
>
>In a message dated 04/18/09 16:41:22 Eastern Daylight Time, hmlinc at sbcglobal.net writes:
>Some with 
>electric pump only use it at cold start up and then turn it off and drive on 
>the mechanical one.  There are safety issues with an electric pump if it 
>does not shut off in a crash. 
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