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Old 05-15-2009, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 View Post
If one does not race, how important or not, is a pump for a driver that the car may sit for several days without running ? At start up, my pressure takes a few cranks before it reaches 40 lbs. Usually during this process, it also takes several cranks for the fuel to reach the carb. anyway. So, does a engine need a pump in my application, or is one just a waste of money for something cool to have ? I realize people that have one will say they need and love it but, lets be straight forward.
Unless you race, it's a waste of money and even then I question the need for one. As far as "dry starting", ever tear apart a motor that has sat for a year or so? They still have a nice coat of oil on everything. Your engine is typical and I wouldn't worry. Unless you want one just to say you have one, save your money.

Jim
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