Fuel pumps

[Taffius]

Any plans to stock fuel pumps for Spitfires?

[juppy]

The shop stock fuel pumps when we could get Quinton Hazel branded units, but since they went bust a few years ago, all that seems to be available is substandard units which do not last. I am keeping a lookout for good quality ones that we could stock, but i don't want to offer parts that I know are dubious quality.

 

I fitted one of the units available currently and it failed imediately, so have changed to an electric pump and to be honest it is such an improvement, with a Hi Torque starter as well my Herald starts as quickly and reliably as a modern car.

[Paul H]

The shop stock fuel pumps when we could get Quinton Hazel branded units, but since they went bust a few years ago, all that seems to be available is substandard units which do not last. I am keeping a lookout for good quality ones that we could stock, but i don't want to offer parts that I know are dubious quality.

 

I fitted one of the units available currently and it failed imediately, so have changed to an electric pump and to be honest it is such an improvement, with a Hi Torque starter as well my Herald starts as quickly and reliably as a modern car.

Very interested in converting to electric pump - is there any literature available for this conversion - thanks in advance 

[juppy]

To be honest I just looked on ebay and bought a suitable pump with low enough pressure as most are too high, though you can use a pressure regulator to bring it back down. I mounted mine on the left hand engine valance but that was a mistake as it amplifies the noise of the pump. I intend to move it back to the boot near the tank. However while it is working fine which it is, I tend to keep putting the job off!

http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/facet-posi-flow-electric-fuel-pump-15-40psi-60104-with-hose-union-filter-nuts-and-bolts-16-p.asp was the one I used and although i got it off ebay, it was from this supplier and they were most helpfull.

If there is a big enough demand for these then i will look at stocking them in the club shop.

[Paul H]

To be honest I just looked on ebay and bought a suitable pump with low enough pressure as most are too high, though you can use a pressure regulator to bring it back down. I mounted mine on the left hand engine valance but that was a mistake as it amplifies the noise of the pump. I intend to move it back to the boot near the tank. However while it is working fine which it is, I tend to keep putting the job off!

http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/facet-posi-flow-electric-fuel-pump-15-40psi-60104-with-hose-union-filter-nuts-and-bolts-16-p.asp was the one I used and although i got it off ebay, it was from this supplier and they were most helpfull.

If there is a big enough demand for these then i will look at stocking them in the club shop.

would like to see a suitable pump in the shop sold as a kit with instructions.

[Clive]

There will be instructions with teh pump. All you need is to cut the rubber hose in the boot, insert the pump (you may require a longer bit of hose to locate the pump to your own satisfaction) and electrical feed, really ought to be via an inertia switch in case of accident. 

 

With so many things, specific instructions are impossible to produce, it is a case of fitting where it suits your car best, and that varies as so many cars have had tweeks over the years.

 

Maybe a kit that includes an inertia switch though, maybe a relay. and a length of wire.....but it gets expensive as the switches new are £25ish upwards, but used are a few quid. 

[rogerguzzi]

Hello Taffius

                   Get one of these they dont need a regulator and come 5 year warranty!

 

One has been on my Spitfire for 5 years and 15000 miles

 

PLUS they are quiet.

 

http://www.fastroadcars.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=29

 

I would fit an inertia switch as well (cheap on Ebay just make sure you get the connector as well)

 

Something like this

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUEL-PUMP-INERTIA-CUT-OFF-SWITCH-KITCAR-WESTFIELD-RALLY-RACE-/361533136930?hash=item542d0de022:g:5doAAOSwsFpWSj0B

 

Roger

 

ps more info

 

http://www.gowerlee.dircon.co.uk/HUCO.html

[Pete Lewis]

Rogers suggestion is right on the psi you need without having to regulate it

 

typical 2.5psi is a maximum for carb float valves so 1.4 is bang on.

 

Pete