[TR] TR6 Electronic Fuel Pump

[David Friedlander]

Alex;

Granted, this site is for a TR6 conversion but I ( and many others) have
found
Bob Danielson's site to be very helpful!

http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/conversion_to_electric_fuel_pump.htm

Dave


On Sun, Nov 26, 2017 at 4:05 AM, Italyfound <italyfound at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.....
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> Been a while since I have been on list......
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> I have a question with respect to the TR6 fuel pump....
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> I have a problem with my mechanical fuel pump and ordered a new one from
> Moss UK as it is more convenient at the moment (out of the
> country).......the pump was listed as an exact duplicate to the original...
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> ..Upon my attempt at installation I found that there are several problems
> with this pump that prevents installation... 1) the dome on the pump
> prevents reattachment of the speedometer cable to the distributor...my pump
> has a flatter top and the cable passes right over the top 2) the inlet and
> outlet of the pump line up with the dissy again and prevent an easy
> connection 3) the pump lever is straighter than my pump and when bolted in
> does not pump at all as well as not allowing the self primer level to
> move....
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> Hence a nightmare..............
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> I have a new Facet electronic handy and realize the need for a regulator
> to bring the pressure down to 1.5 psi.....which I will order if confirmed
> by the list as required....
>
> My question is how is the fastest and best way (may be a contradiction) to
> wire the pump. The grounding location is not an issue...however is there a
> way to source power for it at the fuse box that will turn it on and off
> without having to wire into the ignition switch.....
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> ..and can a switch be installed at the dash to control it if the fuse box
> option is not available....
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> ..Also is there an ideal place to mount it...many say they are better at
> pushing than pulling so closer to the gas tank is better...opinions on this
> as well as attaching at a 45 degree angle with respect to flow......(I know
> also about mounting with rubber washers to minimize vibration and noise...
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> thanks
> Alex
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