[TR] Facet Pump

William McLeod wbmcleod at gmail.com
Sat Dec 13 11:54:09 MST 2008


To amplify a bit on what Randall said, I have usually mounted my  
rectangular facets on the frame under the passenger area.  The facets  
push gas very nicely, but don't pull worth a damn, so I mount them as  
low as possible so they have gravity feed.

Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson


On Dec 13, 2008, at 8:52 AM, Alex wrote:

> A few quick questions on the facet fuel pumps. I am putting one on  
> my 59 TR3A
> since I have now gone through my second mechanical one.
>  1.. Behind the mechanical (tank to pump) or in front (pump to  
> carbs)? I
> prefer behind because of the rubber hose availability, any pros and  
> cons?
>  2.. Wiring connections?
>  3.. Any need to modify the mechanical or will the facet push/pull  
> through
> it.
>  4.. Does it require a pressure regulator?
> Thanks
> Alex Manzo
> 59 TR3A
> 72 TR6


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