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Bike fuel pump question?
GRBBONGO - 18/10/15 at 05:17 PM

Hi all.
Installing a Zetec on zx9r carbs. Where is best to mount the bike fuel pump if I decide to do away with the facet pump. Under the tank (in place of the facet pump) or in the engine bay?

Thanks


SJ - 18/10/15 at 05:32 PM

I initially had mine in the engine bay where it worked fine. However after a while it started to have problems (it wasn't switching itself off) and I think it was down to an air leak somewhere in the line between the tank and pump [there was no fuel leak].

I moved to a position under the tank where gravity fills the pump and have had no further issues.

I would definitely install it under the tank.

stu


40inches - 18/10/15 at 05:38 PM

Mine worked fine like this, did 3000miles feeding bike carbs, it now feeds the swirl pot.
Fuel pump mounting
Fuel pump mounting
Fuel pump mounting2
Fuel pump mounting2


dave_424 - 18/10/15 at 05:43 PM

By the tank, they are better at pushing fuel than pulling it


GRBBONGO - 18/10/15 at 06:14 PM

Ok guys. Thanks for the advice.