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Originally Posted by olddog
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. |
Well, it was just a chevy engine!!!
But all in all,a mechanical pump is more reliable and less expensive than an elelctrical pump and easier to install....
I tend to adhere to the KISS method when working on cars.....
David