Re: Big Gas Tanks

[audistuff@juno.com (Paul R Anderson)]

>    My 87 5Kq does have a pretty large tank, 21.1gal. I don't think it 
>=
>is a good idea to run it to the last drop however. I've heard that it 
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>accelerates fuel pump wear as the pump runs much cooler when fully =
>immersed in gasoline. Unless of course you feel your 5K pump is 
>lasting =
>too long anyhow.

Yes,

I hate having my pump last over 140,000 miles.  Try that with
a mechanical fuel pump on a carbureted car.  :-)


Paul Anderson:Please send any direct mail to my private address as I
don't
keep up with the list very well.
 Private email AndersonPaul@juno.com

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