smart51
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 04:39 PM |
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Where to mount an R1 fuel pump
Where should I mount my R1 fuel pump on my VortX chasis? the only place I can think of ison the chasis rail next to the diff over the LHS half shaft.
The manual says that it should be mounted below the level of the fuel tank but as the tank outlet is level with the bottom chasis rail behind the
rear axle, this would men hanging the pump underneath the car- not a good idea.
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subk2002
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 04:47 PM |
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Mine is mounted at the front up next to the carbs . works fine for me
You might be able to see it in my photo archive.
Got to the air box pic and you can see it .
Cheers Drew
[Edited on 5/6/05 by subk2002]
[Edited on 5/6/05 by subk2002]
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andy d (rizla)
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 04:48 PM |
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my blade one is mounted to the chassis rail you mentioned but on the right hand side,if you need a pic let me know and il get the camera out
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smart51
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 04:52 PM |
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Andy, do you mean the right hand side of the (left hand) rail, i.e. between the rail and the diff or do you mean the chassis rail to the right of the
diff?
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andy d (rizla)
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 06:34 PM |
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 sorry,when standing at the rear of the car facing the steering wheel,the right hand rail by the diff,ive done over 6k miles and a few track
stuff(and a bit of kitty litter moving) with no probs
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Dillinger1977
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 07:53 PM |
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that sounds an odd place to put it. does your fuel tank supply come from the right hand side too?
on mine (and i assume Smart51's) the fuel tank supply exits on the left. (if you are standing at the rear of the car looking forwards)
when i was talking to marc when i was picking the kit up he suggested putting the pump right in front of the fuel tank supply. i could be wrong tho
PS: Smart51, based on the questions youve been asking over the past few days you must be fair rocketing through the build!
-Rog
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andy d (rizla)
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 08:15 PM |
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mine is the first vortx,as such there are a few diferences,yes my tank outlet is on the right
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smart51
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| posted on 5/6/05 at 08:19 PM |
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The diff is in, the brake pipes riveted. Ali pannels for the footwells notched and drilled. Wishbones built up, rear hubs and uprights assembled.
Fuel pipe loosely inplace waiting for a location for the pump.
My fuel tank exits on the left just behind the chassis tube behind the diff. There isn't enough room for the R1 fuel pump and filter assembly
underneath or infront of the diff's LH lobro drive shaft hub to fit it. The chassis tube above this is the best place I can think to put it,
which is why I'm asking for bright ideas.
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marc n
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| posted on 6/6/05 at 08:25 AM |
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piccy from my old car
best regards
marc
 
Rescued attachment fuel pump location.jpg
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jimmyjonga
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| posted on 8/6/05 at 09:12 AM |
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i shoved mine in the transmission tunnel at the front of the car.. seems to pump happily from there
james
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