Urgent Fuel Pump Advise
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Urgent Fuel Pump Advise
I think the fuel pump is gone on my car. I am running a 12A with a stock carburator. I searched a little for a replacement fuel pump on the net and it looks like most places will have to order it. However, Advanced auto stocks a Holley Avenger Street Performance pump. The specs are a little higher than the stock. Stock is 3.7 to 4.7 psi. The Holley comes set at 7 psi, but the write up talks about 5 psi flow also, I'm thinking it may be adjustable.
Will I need a regulator to run the Holley or will 5 psi be close enough (assuming it is adjustable)? Is this even worth doing for a stock carb?
Will I need a regulator to run the Holley or will 5 psi be close enough (assuming it is adjustable)? Is this even worth doing for a stock carb?
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The stock Nikki likes to see something in the 3.0 to 4.5 range, so you MUST use a regulator with the old tech Holley fuel pump...just get a Facet. If you don't plan on any big mods in the near future, it's more than adequate and a whole hell of a lot quieter...
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I just pulled the fuel in line and tested for the volume flow and got NO fuel in 30 seconds. I changed the fuel filter yesterday, so I am pretty conviced the pump is gone - plus I don't hear it run at all with the key in the on position.
Mar3, I assume Facet is brand name you are recomending.
Anyone else have a brand recomendation?
Mar3, I assume Facet is brand name you are recomending.
Anyone else have a brand recomendation?
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Originally posted by msimonov
I just pulled the fuel in line and tested for the volume flow and got NO fuel in 30 seconds. I changed the fuel filter yesterday, so I am pretty conviced the pump is gone - plus I don't hear it run at all with the key in the on position.
I just pulled the fuel in line and tested for the volume flow and got NO fuel in 30 seconds. I changed the fuel filter yesterday, so I am pretty conviced the pump is gone - plus I don't hear it run at all with the key in the on position.
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On the '84/'85 cars, the engine must be physically turning in order for the fuel safety relay to close and energize your fuel pump. Even with the key on the on position, the pump will work for only a quick second and then turn off if the engine eccentric isn't moving...
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The Facet pumps are internally regulated to 6 psi, which is a bit high for a stock application. I'm currently running an RX4 pump which is also a bit high, and I really need to get a regulator. Just a little heads-up.
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Per other posts the engine must be turning for the pump to run on the 84-85 models. Easiest way to check to see if it is running is to disconnect the rubber fuel line from the carb and crank it over. Get a can or something to catch the spillage. You should get plenty of gas. If little or no comes out, then follow the Haynes manual on the hot wiring the fuel pump relay to verify the pump is getting juice. If it is, then the pump is likely bad.
Just to state the obvious, make sure there is gas in the tank.
Just to state the obvious, make sure there is gas in the tank.
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I found a fuel pump at NAPA. It is made by Carter (Federal Mogul). It is a universal fit pump and has everything you need to convert from a mechanical pump to electric. Anyone have any expericance with Carter pumps?
I checked the FSM and the spec for the fuel pump is 2.84-3.54 psi, 1400cc or more per min.
Unfortunately, I can find any specs on this NAPA/Carter pump.
I checked the FSM and the spec for the fuel pump is 2.84-3.54 psi, 1400cc or more per min.
Unfortunately, I can find any specs on this NAPA/Carter pump.
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I bought a carter from british victoria about 3 years ago and just put it on and it works great, no more power fade after 6k rpm. I cannot remember what the psi was though, mazda trixs has the original fuel pump for a good price. www.mazdatrix.com
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