<VV> Elec fuel pump

[Joel McGregor]

How does any of that prevent vapor lock?  A) Compared to my one electric pump that is next to the tank & B) Compared to a stock system.
I guess if the vaporization is happening between the tank and pump it would help to have the suction side away from heat but if it's between the pump and the carbs it won't help.  It wouldn't help any of my mechanical pumps anyway since they haven't had the problem.
With all those fancy lines you are really starting to spend a lot more money than the stock system.  The only fuel leaks I've had were with a couple of pumps with loose screws on cars that I just picked up.  I don't live around salt.
Joel McGregor 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Kepler [mailto:jekepler at amplex.net] 
Subject: RE: <VV> Elec fuel pump

Nope!  That is eliminated by A).  Purchasing the proper fuel pump (LP for carbs), and B).  Running a fuel pressure regulator at the pump (but a return line isn't much of a problem in any case)....and the pump is up front right by the fuel tank where it belongs!  Seriously Joel...I consider the electric fuel pump a necessity from both a drivability and safety standpoint!  You usually "discover" a problem with an old AC pump when either the crankcase full of gasoline and/or external leaks have turned your classic Corvair into a rolling fuel-air bomb!

One addendum:  NONE of my Corvairs have a "stock" fuel line system.  There are NO hose clamps, no "rubber" lines.  It's flare fittings, stainless steel pipe, with Aeroquip flex sections where absolutely necessary.  I lost a '65 to a fuel-line leak...ain't hap'nin agin!

John
TIG Auto Repair and Restoration
2415 N. Summit St.
Toledo, OH