I have a electronic pump and I like it. Never need to crank it forever if its been sitting for a long time, some people say they have that issue with a mechanical pump, but you can always pour a little gas down the carb. Little more work. Another reason I like the e pump is i have two tanks and no gas gauge. when one runs out, truck boggs a little and i can switch tanks and truck gets fuel immediately. ya, i know its not the right way to do it, but i dont feel like dropping tanks and fixing fuel gauge.