[TR] Electric Fuel Pump Recommendations

[Jeff Scarbrough]

The data can be found here:  https://www.facet-purolator.com/tech-information/

For my Spitfire, I bought the lowest pressure one that they listed. (I
forget which number)   Standard cube - don't forget the Facet filter!
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/facetpumps3.php

I mounted it in the engine compartment on a strut between the firewall
and the radiator mount.  Connected it to a toggle switch in the car.
I just turned it on for hot starting - or after a long time sitting -
then let the standard pump take over.  Plumbed through the existing
mechanical pump...yes, I knew the shortcomings, but if the seals fail,
you are going to pump fuel into the oil even without an electric pump
- did that 45 years ago...

If I was going to run the electric pump exclusively, I'd for sure wire
a safety switch in the circuit.

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.

On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 4:27 PM TERRY SMITH <terryrs at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> A lot of people on the List like--and I run one also--the little Facet Solid Stae Fuel Pump.  These can be had much cheaper from Aircraft Spruce & Speciality Co.  I just bought one there for $39.95, much cheaper than elsewhere.  See:  https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/facetpumps.php?clickkey=3012831
>
> I run a 40105 with a little Holly regulator that's preset to, I believe, 2.7 psi, which is pretty close to the 2 to 4 pounds recommended for our cars, though research sees opinions lift this to as high as 5 pounds.  See:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029JC6M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
> The regulator wasn't necessary, as I ran the little Facet for years without one.
>
> I mounted mine on the frame on the driver's side parallel to the rear wheel well using thick rubber pads to cushion the vibration.  Wiring is simple.  The hot wire to one of the "key on" prongs on the fuse box, the other to ground.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
> New Hampshire
>
>
> > On July 12, 2019 at 4:00 PM Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Am thinking my stock fuel pump issue maybe cam lobe wear and/or fuel pump
> > lever issue.  Decided to add an electric low pressure fuel pump instead of
> > using stock one to fix my fuel issue.  Lots of cheap Chinese pumps on
> > amazon.  Any recommendations on fuel pump used and location of install?
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Jim Henningsen
> > Ocala, FL
> > Still sleepless in ocala
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