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lift pump versus intank injection pump
v8kid - 15/9/08 at 06:10 AM

Chaps,

I have a seperate lift pump, swirl pot and injection pump which works fine but is bulky and more bits to go wrong or leak.

How do these in tank fuel pumps work? I mean why don't they gulp air when cornering hard with a low fuel level?

If I made a new tank to suit does anyone have diagrams or could you point me to a site with an idiots guide?

Cheers


matt_claydon - 15/9/08 at 06:58 AM

Really the tank needs a sump - a small 'pot' which protrudes below the main tank and will hold enough fuel to supply the pump during a hard corner. The in-tank pump sits in this sump.

There are pumps with a sort of built-in sump, but I'm not sure how those work.


JAG - 15/9/08 at 07:22 AM

Look for posts on this very subject over on the WSCC.

They've had several threads on the modifications needed and how to achieve it with some helpful photo's too.


v8kid - 25/10/08 at 07:58 AM

Ha! solved it simply. Junked the lift pumps, junked the swirl pot and fed the injection pump directly from the tank.

Difference is I have a tall thin narrow tank which only holds 10l - enough for 6 laps or so

Works perfectly. Anyone want to buy a couple of hardly used Facet Red Tops complete with fittings!!!