Re: Fuel pump progress

[Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

get'errrr done!!!
Go play...
Ollie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Kinsley" <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:07 PM
Subject: Fuel pump progress


> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
>
> Oh goody, I got the fuel pump plumbing all hooked up now in the rear. I
> still have some adapting to tie into the pressure regulator. I built a
> backing plate for the pump and mounted the plate to the underside of the
> trunk using shock absorber bushings as vibration dampers. I also put a
> rubber grommet under the boly head and under the nut. This can't be
> tightened down totally so I used locktight and double nuts to prevent it
> from vibrating off. I will inspect it after I get it on the road to be
> sure it stays tight.
>
> I used some sticky back camper tape caulk on the backside of the plate
> to also deaden the noise. Then I mounted the pump to the plate with some
> bolts coming in from the back of the plate via tapped holes. I put lock
> nuts under the heads and a speck of lock tight. Then I put more camper
> caulk tape under the front of the pump where it can bounce some and
> under the mount bracket. I also put some rubber grommets in the bracket
> slots and under the nuts. I did the same double nut/locktight trick. I
> have a tapped hole with a bolt for the ground to connect to and am
> grounding to several sources.
>
> It seems solid, out of the way and looks pretty cool. I painted the
> mounting plate engne color red.The pump has rubber hose on the input and
> output to prevent noise transfer. We'll see if this Holley blue pump
> will quiet 'nuff!
>
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