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Old 11-08-2011, 05:10 PM   #19
blue2000s
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Originally Posted by jmatta View Post
Glad you got the car running again with minimal expense and aggravation. I believe someone noted not to let the cars get too low on fuel, as the fuel also acts as a coolant for the pump. I try to never let mine go below 1/4 tank.
Although there is a cooling effect from the fuel, putting the pump in the tank is a relatively new practice. Before the mid-80s, it was rare. So I doubt the cooling from fuel is crucial to the pump's life.
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