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Old 01-26-2013, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Blk 76 View Post
So is it ok to run pump dry? There is a section of rubber hose right before the fuel pump that could be crimped off but not after the pump. It might be better to cut a section of the metal line out between the pump and the carb and put a section of rubber hose so that it can be crimped there, I would think having fuel to the pump would make it easier to start when he wants to start it up again.
As soon as you remove the pinch pliers you'll hear a "whoosh" as the fuel runs into the pump, so it wont be dry.

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