Re: [FWDLK] Auxiliary elecrtic fuel pump

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It probably takes the same number of crankshaft revolutions to get oil 
pressure either way, oil circulation will take place quicker at idle rpms 
than at cranking speed. I'd rather have it start right away and save wear 
and tear on the starter/ring gear.

Mike

At 09:41 AM 6/25/2005, Jan & Roger van Hoy wrote:
> I kind of like the idea of building up the oil pressure and circulation 
> before the engine starts...
>
> --Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '66 
> Plymouth, '41 Dodge
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich" <RJZ123@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 4:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Auxiliary elecrtic fuel pump
>
>
> > I recently gave in and put universal electric fuel pumps on all my cars.
> > I was tired of all that cranking after the cars sat for a couple of
> > weeks.  Works great - I have a momentary push button under the dash that
> > I hit for a few seconds and it fills the carb.  Got them at Pep-Boys for
> > about $30.  As for a check valve - I believe the mechanical pump already
> > has check-valving in it.   I mounted mine on the frame under the pass.
> > floor and cut into the steel fuel line.
> >
> >  '58 Plymouth - "Christine"
> >  '59 DeSoto
> >  '59 Dodge
> >  '60 Imperial  cnvt.
> >  '60 Fury  cnvt.
> >  In Sunny S. Fla.
> >    see them at:
> > http://community.webtv.net/RJZ123/RichsRides

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