Switching from toilet to carburetor
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Originally Posted by bjuice
there is more than one way do this alcohol to carb thing
George
P.S. Pay no attention to the times in my signature as that performance is with an electric pump which the "experts" say won't work.
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OK Guys.... All you have to do is explain to me why when you order a Ruperts fuel system it comes with a Enderle belt drive pump and when you order a Bolaws fuel system it comes with a Bolaws belt drive pump with a built in REGULATOR and no return line needed! They both can make thier carbs work with electric pumps but when you ask them what is best they will tell you a mechanical pump. I am a bracket racer who races 4 to 6 races a month and all i am concerned with is what is most consistant, not about the cost.
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Originally Posted by davis419b
OK Guys.... All you have to do is explain to me why when you order a Ruperts fuel system it comes with a Enderle belt drive pump and when you order a Bolaws fuel system it comes with a Bolaws belt drive pump with a built in REGULATOR and no return line needed! They both can make thier carbs work with electric pumps but when you ask them what is best they will tell you a mechanical pump. I am a bracket racer who races 4 to 6 races a month and all i am concerned with is what is most consistant, not about the cost.
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Well Don, you and I have been down this road before. My point then and my point now is that what is best for you is not necessarily best for me and vice versa. When I had a carb converted by Rupert he knew it was going to be used with an electric pump. He didn't tell me it wouldn't work.
There are several reasons one may choose to not run a belt drive pump. Is an electric any less consistant? Not according to my experience. If cost is not an issue then by all means go buy the most expensive thing out there. I don't operate on a shoestring budget but I feel my car is as consistant as the next guy's.
There is almost always more than one way of doing things and I have always maintained that the best way is the way that works for you.
George
There are several reasons one may choose to not run a belt drive pump. Is an electric any less consistant? Not according to my experience. If cost is not an issue then by all means go buy the most expensive thing out there. I don't operate on a shoestring budget but I feel my car is as consistant as the next guy's.
There is almost always more than one way of doing things and I have always maintained that the best way is the way that works for you.
George
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Originally Posted by hammertime
I want something I know wont break on my car
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P.S. Pay no attention to the times in my signature as that performance is with an electric pump which the "experts" say won't work.[/quote]
I dont think it was said they wouldnt work, I think it was said it doesnt work as well as the mech pumps. I've used electric on a lot more motor then the one you have. It works ... they just wont last doing it !!!
You ever seen the energizer bunny commercial ... thats kinda like a belt drive set up ... they just keep going .. and going .. and going !!! :lol:
P.S. Pay no attention to the times in my signature as that performance is with an electric pump which the "experts" say won't work.[/quote]
I dont think it was said they wouldnt work, I think it was said it doesnt work as well as the mech pumps. I've used electric on a lot more motor then the one you have. It works ... they just wont last doing it !!!
You ever seen the energizer bunny commercial ... thats kinda like a belt drive set up ... they just keep going .. and going .. and going !!! :lol:
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Most things with a rubber seal in it will leak...eventually. Preventive maintenance in the off season will take care of most of that. I've had them leak on alky and I've had them leak on gas. Either way, 20 minutes and $10 later they were running again for another 2 years. Belt pumps, yes, I've had guys tell me they've run them for 8 years or more with no problems and that's great. Does that mean I'm going to run out and buy one? No. So there is a difference in how long they last but they both seem to work equally well when properly setup. Do you know how much stuff I would have to change just to run a belt drive pump?? More than I want to mess with right now. Again, everyone has their own reasons for running what they run. But as long as they run and run well, who gives a rip.
George
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dang George !! ..i am confused!!..HOW MANY TIMES does this thing need to be spelled out ?....its a preference...AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE ??..or maybe i am getting so old i don't get it as fast !!! :roll:
i like strawberry ice cream you like pecan ice cream...ok...so its still freakin ice cream.....
i have not been laughed at yet..but i guess there will be a 1st time down the road...
Brian
i like strawberry ice cream you like pecan ice cream...ok...so its still freakin ice cream.....
i have not been laughed at yet..but i guess there will be a 1st time down the road...
Brian
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