Bryan P Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 My 130 bhp crossflow had a points type pump mounted in the engine bay, I have just replaced this with a facet 4 - 5.5 psi solid state pump. I have been advised this should be mounted as close to the tank as possible, it appears to function ok where it is. Is it worth the effort replumbing to the back of the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwesty Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 should be fitted after tank outlet. should not be hard to fit as there should been a mounting postion for it there. but if it works where it is and your happy leave it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobby Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Should really be mounted close to the fuel tank with a filter between the tank and the pump. You do not mention a pressure regulator, if you do not have one then I would fit one as you are pumping at a higher pressure than you used to be. For twin carbs it needs to be about 2.5psi and mounted close to the carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan P Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Cobby I have a filter king 67mm reg between the pump and carbs, the facet pump does not have a pre filter unlike my points pump so I guess a need a filter in front of the pump as well. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oioi Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 personally i would fit as close to the tank as possible these pumps do not create a lot of suction lift and if they loose head (oo-err missus) then they will run dry. as they are effectively self lubricating they will quickly seize when run dry. OiOi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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