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Bass1st

posted on 10/8/10 at 07:47 PM Reply With Quote
Fuel Pump Advice

Hi.. I am going to replace my plastic fuel tank with a alloy version (baffled and swirl pot integrated) but not sure what to do about the fuel pump. Currently I have a facet pump bolted in the rear of the car by the tank that sucks the fuel from the top of the tank (assume the pipe goes to the bottom of the tank!). For the replacement I will take the fuel from the bottom of the tank. Is a facet pump the best way to go or would you suggest an alternative? I am using twin DHLA carbs fed via a fuel filter and pro-fuel regulator. Thanks.
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snapper

posted on 10/8/10 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
The original tank must of had a pipe that went to the bottom so the new pipe that takes fuel from the bottom will require the same pull from the pump as the original tank did, so no problem.
You could mount the pump lower and nearer to the outlet or instal a non return valve near the pump inlet





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Bass1st

posted on 11/8/10 at 07:45 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks - will do as you suggest - will get myself a decent replacement facet pump and do some plumbing!!
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Bass1st

posted on 28/8/10 at 09:16 PM Reply With Quote
New alloy tank went in today (help by Karlak) along with a new pump. It was a Bl**dy fiddly job but got there in the end! I got the tank from Paul Talbot and it was a bargain. Will give the car a good shakedown run tomorrow, assuming it is not raining!
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Mix

posted on 29/8/10 at 08:03 AM Reply With Quote
Hi

Does Paul Talbot make tanks to order? If so could you let me know contact details.

Regards Mick

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Bass1st

posted on 29/8/10 at 08:16 AM Reply With Quote
Yes he does... here is his email address/phone number;

paultalbot390@blueyonder.co.uk

Mobile: 07716089806

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