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Chevrolet El Camino Fuel Pump
The Fuel Pump of Chevrolet El Camino vehicles helps pump the fuel from the tank to the carburetor or the fuel injection system. Electric fuel pumps are used in fuel injected engines while mechanical fuel pumps are used in carburetted engines. The fuel pump makes certain that the engine gets the correct amount of fuel at the correct pressure to enable efficiency. Performance fuel pumps are flow rated by GPH or LPH and there are give types intended for different engine application. When it comes to the type of pumps the traditional method is mechanical pumps but an option like the electric pumps present such benefits such as the ability to display more pressure and safety measures. In summary, the fuel pump plays the great role of supplying fuel to the engine in order to support proper combustion and adequate power for Chevrolet El Camino vehicles.
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Chevrolet El Camino Fuel Pump Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: What is the purpose of the fuel pump in the engine on Chevrolet El Camino?A: The fuel pump is a sealed type and is actuated from the engine camshaft. A pushrod is used between the camshaft and the pump rocker. Fuel pumps on 231 V6 engines are driven directly from the camshaft eccentric without pushrod. No servicing can be carried out as the unit is sealed, but if the pump is suspected of being faulty, carry out the following test. Verify that gas is in the Fuel Tank. Disconnect the primary wire which runs between the coil and the distributor to prevent the engine firing when the starter motor is actuated. (1970-1974 models only).For 1975-1980 models, disconnect the distributor wiring marked 'BAT. Disconnect the fuel inlet pipe from the Carburetor and place its open end in a container. Operate the starter motor and check that well-defined spurts of fuel are being ejected from the open end of the pipe. If so, the pump is operating correctly; if not. replace the pump as described in the following.
