Fuel pump position
#1
DSM
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Fuel pump position
OK, my other thread didnt work so....
I just bought a carter fuel pump and it has an up arrow on it.
Do I need to install it with the arrow up, or can it be sideways?
I just bought a carter fuel pump and it has an up arrow on it.
Do I need to install it with the arrow up, or can it be sideways?
#4
Airflow is my life
No, it must be installed correctly. The motor windings are designed to sit in the gasoline (it cools them). The pump wont last if you mount it sideways. Dont let anyone tell you differently.
#5
Rotary Freak
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I think any fuel pump that has an external motor should be mounted with the motor up. To verify, call Carter. I know this to be true of Holley and Mallory because I did call and check with their tech reps. The reason is that the pump housing may leak some fuel. If the motor is mounted so fuel can get near the brushes, a spark from the brushes could cause a fire.
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