Not a problem. Mine was mounted in front of the cell on the axle tunnel, after
a fram filter beside the cell (sounds like yours may be where my filter was). I
never had any trouble with the pump.
Tom
On Feb 4, 2017 12:58, Bud R via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> List,
>
> Holley recommends that their fuel pump be installed so that the pump is lower
> than the fuel level. Has anyone had a problem with the pump installed
> ?differently??
>
> My dilemma is that my fuel cell sits low (in a cut out with brackets) in the
> boot of my Spitfire and the previous owner had installed the old Holley pump
> lower than the fuel level but in what I felt like was a dangerous place as it
> was exposed under the car and the fuel lines were also routed where they
> could have gotten easily damaged (basically very close to the wheel well).
> I?m moving the fuel pump and the lines to be inside the boot but it is not
> possible to make the pump sit entirely below the fuel level since the bottom
> of the fuel cell sits below the floor of the boot. The chosen location makes
> the pump sit about 1/3 of the way from the fuel cell bottom.
>
> I know Holley wants to take advantage of the siphoning effect (apparently
> because they push fuel better than they pull fuel) but does that matter as
> long as the fuel pressure is maintained at the proper level for my carbs? I
> figure if I run with the fuel cell full (8 gal) the fuel level will be above
> the pump the majority of the time. I?ve been burning about 3-4 gallons per
> (20 min.) race.
>
> Has anyone had issues with the Holley fuel pumps not being installed exactly
> like Holley says? I?ve seen some other Spitfire racers with the Holley fuel
> pump NOT below the fuel level so I?m hoping it works for me to do the same.
> I?m thinking about one of the two locations shown in the pics. Right in front
> of the fuel cell is my preferred location at this point as the other location
> to the side of the fuel cell would be more vulnerable in a crash situation.
>
> Thanks
> Bud Rolofson
>
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>
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