[Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump, hose never fits right.

[Mark Haynes]

Lin-
If you turn the pump 90*, so that the inlet filter is pointing upwards, the
incoming line will JUST make the turn without kinking. Also, if you shift the
whole shebang outboard, it'll make the two hose radii more manageable. I used
nutserts for mine in just that position on my MKII, that makes it easier to
remove and replace the filter.
Is Pinky Neg or Pos ground? Those pumps need to be wired correctly (ask me how
I know) or they'll crap out within 100 miles or so. I also always mount mine
on electric motor isolators so they aren't so loud, and mount a fuel pump
switch for those times when I want to turn the engine without fuel.


Mark Haynes
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 22:01:34 -0400
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump, hose
	never fits  right.
To: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
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List,
I am installing my new Facet fuel pump in the rear like the later Spridgets
and came to a small road block. Below are photos of the location and the new
pump for a better visual. I drained the tank today (the crap ran down my arm
so i am soaked with gas (good thing I quit smoking again this week) and I
was getting ready to cut the fuel line but noticed when I place the pump in
position it is very cramped and I don't see how to get rubber line in
correctly without kinking the line for that 90 degree turn. I couldn't get
to the store in time but I'll try and get a fitting with a 90 degree which
I'm sure they won't have the correct thread size or the end will be huge. I
also checked my rubber line and it is 1/4" as I recall our lines are smaller
than stock fuel line and are a pain in the ass to fit because we end up with
larger hose. Is there a specialty parts shop who will have a fitting for
small hose?

Why is this such a PITA it just shouldn't be. Looking at the filter that
came with the pump I won't be able to fit any hose on that monster can I
remove the filter altogether or maybe get a fitting and a plastic filter?
Also I remember an old post that said they make teflon tape for fuel, who
would have that?

If anyone can send me a photo of their setup I would be appreciative.
Lin

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