[Roadsters] Electric Fuel Pump

[Paul Kort]

  Facet!  That is the pump I used in my 1600.  I didn't use a pressure
regulator, and I never had fuel issues, but I know I should have.
  I am shocked at how much the price has gone up.  I paid under $30 for
mine, but that was some 10 years ago.

Paul
Ohio

On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow at comcast.net>wrote:

> I run one of these:
> https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=83
>
> I also plumbed in a fuel pressure regulator. Since the cheapo (but compact)
> fuel pressure regulators are known to be less than accurate, I temporarily
> plumbed in a fuel pressure gauge and used it to set the regulator. Then I
> removed the gauge.
>
> One advantage of an electric pump like this is that you can use it to prime
> the carbs if your car tends to sit for long periods.
>
> Another advantage is that they are cheap enough that you can carry a spare.
> Lots easier than trying to rebuild your mechanical pump on the side of the
> road.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ronnie Day
> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:42 AM
> To: Roadster List; 510 List
> Subject: [Roadsters] Electric Fuel Pump
>
> Anyone have a specific suggestion for an electric fuel pump for the ('70
> 2000/SU) Roadster. Yes, I know I can go with an OE unit, but they run
> around
> $150 so I'm considering using an electric. I know it needs to be around 3
> psi.
>
> Most of the ones I see with a quick search are high pressure unit for use
> with newer EFI systems. I seem to rememember Holley and S-W having suitable
> models. I'll need a pressure switch, too, for the power if I go this route.
>
> TIA,
> Ron
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