Date:         Mon, 23 Jan 1995 22:42:44 -0600 (CST)
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From:         dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu (Sami Dakhlia)
Subject:      Re: '78 FI blues

>You mentioned you've
>already replaced the fuel pump so you've got some money in the FI system so
>that would be a point in favor of keeping it.  

Sunk costs are irrelevant. <Sorry, Pat, the econ-geek in me just HAD to say
that :) >

HOWEVER: FI is definitely a superior feeding mechanism. More power, better
response, cooler engine, better mileage, less pollution. Generally fewer
problems. Parts are cheap IF you shop at the junk yard.

I can only think of 3 problems:
1) no parts available in Mexico (is this *still* true?)
2) high fuel pressure, so check your hoses frequently to avoid risk of fire
3) shouldn't be jump started (although I've done it a few times without
ill effects)

Sami

PS: Hey Dave K.! '75 beat '74 busses 5:4. Nya, nya, nya... :-O

-- 
Sami Dakhlia
Dept. of Economics
Washington-University-in-St.Louis	In theory, communism works. In THEORY.
dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu				-Homer Simpson