[TR] Quieting Facet Fuel Pumps

[Terry Geiger]

Another alternative is an Airtex E8016S pump.  Pump pressure is 2.5-4.5 PSI 
so it works without any regulator.  They are quieter than a facet pump or an 
SU pump.  We have several cars in the area running them and have had no 
problems.  Also, make sure the suction side of the pump doesn't have any air 
leaks. A pump sucking a mixture of air and fuel will hammer loudly.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATX-E8016S
Pump specs:
http://www.airtexproducts.com/TSB/TSB-0108-01_ATX.pdf

Terry Geiger
www.GeigerGarage.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Brewer" <wsb1960tr3a at att.net>
To: "Triumphs" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 00:31
Subject: [TR] Quieting Facet Fuel Pumps


>     I installed a Facet fuel pump behind the drivers seat under the rear 
> seat/parcel shelf. I like the location. Good access and I can see the fuel 
> filter by looking through the spoke wheels. I can also change the filter 
> of fuel pump without jacking up the car. I mounted the pump on doubled 
> 1/16th inch thick neoprene washers to buffer the noise.
>     So, now when I drive the car it sounds like a woodpecker pecking away 
> under the parcel shelf. Damn the thing is loud. What is the best way to 
> quiet it down? All my concocted ideas are unbelievably complicated and 
> probably overkill. Any listers have a simple way to quiet this thing down?
>     TIA,
>
>     Bill in Tehachapi