- 1. [TR] Carter Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: David Brady <dmb993@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:35:06 -0400
- I'm considering scrapping my Facet/Filter King combo in favor of a Carter Rotary Vane Fuel Pump. Apparently the Carter 4070 pump puts out 4 psi negating the need for a pressure regulator. This will
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- 2. Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: emanteno@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:45:13 +0000
- I raced with a Carter rotary for 7 years and never had a fuel pump issue of any kind. One of the fastest TR3's in the country also runs a Carter, so from that limited sample I think you are okay. You
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- 3. Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:41:49 -0700
- I replaced the failed (lasted only 4 months) Facet pump on my 40 ford pickup with a Carter Rotary Vane (the same design as the 4070, but for 7 psi) and it's been working great. It is however a little
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- 4. Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: kinderlehrer@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:05:39 +0000
- I think the Facet pumps are very intolerant of any debris. Putting a filter in front of it may help. Bob == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
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- 5. Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:26:42 -0700
- Had a filter in front, large canister type with replaceable 10 micron filter -pump just failed - on the the other hand I have a Facet pump on my Spitfire and it's been running for over fifteen years
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- 6. Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: pethier@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:57:36 +0000
- If a facet fails to work, it is probably schmutz in one of the one-way valves. Disconnect it from the fuel system and blow air though it in the "correct" direction. -- Phil Ethier West Side Saint Pau
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