Automotive Dictionary: Mechanical Petrol Pump

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Automotive Dictionary: Mechanical Petrol Pump


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Mechanical Petrol Pump


Mechanical Petrol Pump
A diaphragm-type pump with inlet and outlet non-return valves, the operating arm being actuated from the engine camshaft. The pump raises petrol from the fuel tank to supply the carburettor float-chamber.
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