Hello everyone, I am brand new to this forum and new to Buicks. I am getting back into the old car hobby after a hiatus of 20 years or so. I had a '48 Chrysler from about '85 to '95, but then took a break until now. I have just acquired a '41 Buick Super 4-door, and, of course, I have many questions. In the interest of trying not to be too annoying, I am going to start out with only one question.
I bought the car from a dealer who had no history on the car. After buying it, I discovered that it has an electric fuel pump in the line, back near the tank. with an on/off toggle switch mounted under the dash. I have searched on this forum a bit to try to find out what the idea is behind such a modification, but I am still confused about how to use this my best advantage. I have read that people have installed an electric pump to help with vapor lock, and also just to help with cold starting to avoid a lot of cranking to get gas into the carbs. I would be very grateful for any help in understanding what the purpose is of this modification, and the best way to use it to my advantage. Thanks in advance!