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RE: Fuel Pump AGAIN!

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Subject: RE: Fuel Pump AGAIN!
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 10:32:03 -0800
> If you want an electric fuel pump, go to NAPA and purchase the
> little electronic pump that they sell. I think it is made by
> FACET, labelled as a NAPA brand. My current one (purchased 10
> years ago) cost around $30.00, and they are compatible with the
> oxygenated fuels that are required in some areas by the EPA (no
> diaphragm). Mine is mounted in the trunk of my TR6 and has no
> problem keeping up. I do have an in line fuel pressure regulator,
> but it is probably not necessary.

Just to clarify, the little rectangular Facet pumps come in several
different pressure ratings (the only difference is an internal spring).  If
you use one of the higher pressure versions (commonly sold for American
carbs), you will need a pressure regulator for use with SU, ZS or Weber
carbs.

Randall


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