For future generations...

Boothy

Just a quickie for those who look at this one-eyed in the future. Still fighting the good fight with the Italian mistress (Dellortos). When I built this car I felt the urge to put the pressure regulator on the firewall as I had seen done in so many setups.

Yesterday, I was looking at the gauge bouncing so much I couldn't see if I had 2 pounds or 40.

I was on the edge of letting moths out of my wallet when I read that my fuel pump (CB performance) gave out a steady 3.5. So I ripped my cheesy Mr. Gasket regulator off the firewall and put a fuel gauge on the pump. Sure enough, a lovely, steady 3.5 -which my Italian friends are supposed to love.

One down. Back to Keep It Simple. Now if I can remember to shut off the Dells when she's gonna sit for a while (as my late father instructed me) I'll be a happier man.

12/22/214:51 AM

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Larry Scislowicz Supporting Member

Hi....I two have the Italian Mistress (DRLA 45S) but have a hard time getting any information on them, Nice to know about the 3.5. You mentioned that when the car sits for awhile to shut-off the Dell's.....can you elaborate on that please?.....

12/22/2111:12 AM

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WOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member

Do you need the shut off id you have a rotary electric fuel pump? I've heard of carb flooding when parked on inclines. Shut off is probably good safety/security measure.

12/22/2111:18 AM

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Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

I've had a rotary pump (CB Perf) for decades and never had a problem when parking on inclines but it never hurts to have a fuel shut-off somewhere, especially for winter hibernations. Shut off the fuel, run the bowls dry and walk away.

12/22/2111:32 AM

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DannyP

Never had a carb flood no matter where or how I parked. Never had a shutoff for the pump either.

For storage, I would put Stabil in, fill the tank completely, then drive the car for twenty minutes or so. Then park it for the winter, with a battery tender connected.

12/22/212:07 PM

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Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

Sounds like my garage. I hate it, though, whenever the salt or brine trucks rumble down my street.

12/22/212:22 PM

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