RE: IML: mech + electr fuel pump.

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In the "old" days lots of people ran an electric pump at the back through 
the mechanical pump. Shouldn't be any problem.  Just have the electric on an 
on/off toggle.


> From: Philippe Courant <accf-club@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML: mech + electr fuel pump.
> Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:54:18 +0200
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> Hi,
> To avoid some works on the side of the road in an eventuality of  
> malfuctiuning pump, i 'll install an emergency electrical pump. I've an 
> Holley "red" which delivers more fuel than the 392 could burn. I made a 
> test and
> - at tank location, the pump deleivers 1 1/4 gallons in 1 mn
> - at engine location (beside the mech. pump) the pump delivers litle less 
> than 1/2 gallons in 1 mn. Ther's around 10 feet fuel line between tank and 
> mech. pump !
> I know that these pump must push rather than pull but do you think that 1/2 
> gal / mn is correct in all case.
> I prefere mount the pump at front, access is better than crawling under 
> rear axle !!
>
> And now, how install the two pumps ? I've made two schematics, i'm not sure 
> the #2 will work (but the pump is at rear so it flows better..)
> http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad/imagfor/pump.jpg
>
> Let me know your ideas or advises.
>
>
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