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Post by rcq92130 on Nov 2, 2014 10:52:39 GMT -5
What makes you think the Chinese vacuum fuel pump will be more reliable than an electric fuel pump? This thread started because "scooter's" vacuum pump failed. I now have an electric pump because that also happened to me.
No car has been manufactured in over 20 years with anything OTHER than an electric pump (same with motorcycles). As I see it - modernizing your scooter should significantly IMPROVE reliability, not degrade it.
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Post by rcq92130 on Nov 2, 2014 10:55:33 GMT -5
"EFI models come with electric fuel pump and no kick start.
if you have battery problems the only way to start it would be to use a long socket through the fan cover and low speed drill.not an impact wrench, because that would just remove the magneto nut.
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Or simply jump start it like you do any more modern vehicle (car or motorcycle).
Conversely - when your vacuum pump fails you are screwed until you tear it apart and replace the pump.
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Post by ccr on Nov 2, 2014 11:42:38 GMT -5
No car has been manufactured in over 20 years with anything OTHER than an electric pump (same with motorcycles). As I see it - modernizing your scooter should significantly IMPROVE reliability, not degrade it. buy a motorcycle or car fuel pump then and mod it in |
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Post by scooter on Nov 2, 2014 12:00:11 GMT -5
What makes you think the Chinese vacuum fuel pump will be more reliable than an electric fuel pump? This thread started because "scooter's" vacuum pump failed. I now have an electric pump because that also happened to me. No car has been manufactured in over 20 years with anything OTHER than an electric pump (same with motorcycles). As I see it - modernizing your scooter should significantly IMPROVE reliability, not degrade it. Actually it started because a scooter I sold was leaking a few drops of gas while turned off, before I sold it, and I thought it was coming from the petcock. I didn't confirm that but the customer returned with the bike's brand new fuel filter leaking like crazy. I guess it couldn't take the massive pressure of the vacuum powered fuel pump. My pump is fine. For now. There is no need to be defensive. I totally understand where you are coming from and the electric fuel pump idea is slowly growing on me as I mull over the pros and cons of both types.  If someone disagrees with you, I am sure you will win them over in time with a calm logical argument in favor of your preferred system, just like I will eventually win Alleyoop over on using shims.  |
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Post by rcq92130 on Nov 2, 2014 14:03:24 GMT -5
" ...just like I will eventually win Alleyoop over on using shims"
THAT is funny!
Sorry - was in a hurry this morning; didn't mean to sound defensive. Just wanted to ask why anyone would think one method would inherently be problematic.
ps: "RE: Massive pressure of the fuel pump"
That too is pretty funny! I know you were teasing, but just in case; i think the filter should always be on the SUCTION side of the pump (i.e., zero pressure).
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