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Old 08-26-2012, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD View Post
+100, when was the last time you heard of a stock type mechanical pump going out?????
Although I totally agree that mechanical pumps tend to be more reliable, I saw a diaphragm fail and pump a gallon of gasoline into the oil and destroy the engine (Chevy). So they are not perfect. Also the higher pressure of an electric pump can help resolve vapor lock issues.
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