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Old 03-27-2013, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FatBoy View Post
Very clever.

I currently have a mechanical pump inline with a Holley Red Top. However, if I try to run on just the mechanical pump, the pressure drops off pretty much straightaway. I assume this is because the fuel can't be drawn through a non-running Holley.

As a side question, if the mechanical pumps work well enough, why does almost everyone use an electric pump?

Paul
That is correct-a mechanical will not draw through a non-running red-top. I have the exact set-up.
I run the red all the time feeding the mechanical-it's perfect. Priming with the red top on cold starts is a major help. Goes off on the key.
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