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: What are Lift Pumps?


offroaderjoe
07-07-2005, 01:22 AM
What is the purpose of lift pumps and where are they installed? When would you need it?

bigblackdmax
07-07-2005, 07:24 AM
They are high volume low pressure fuel pumps that supply the injection pump with fuel. Mine is installed right in front of the drivers side rear tire. If you have the hot accelerator you could probably use it.