AEM Meth / Pump above Tank Line... Ok ??
It will likely still work once the level is below the pump inlet as long as the pump provides enough suction and water is covering the outlet port on the tank. Most water injection kit pumps can handle a small amount of suction to prime itself, but they aren't designed for it.
Best to just move it so the tank is above the pump...it's the better way to install it.
Here is what several companies have to say about pump/tank mounting locations though...
Best to just move it so the tank is above the pump...it's the better way to install it.
Here is what several companies have to say about pump/tank mounting locations though...
Originally Posted by AEM's Instructions
The pump must be located in the same area as the tank and should be mounted at or below the lowest fluid level height.
Originally Posted by Alcohol Injection Systems
When mounting the pump below the tank is not an option. You may either mount the pump next to the tank or slightly above the tank. Our pumps are capable of sucking the fluid out of the tank.
Originally Posted by Devils Own
The DevilsOwn pump should be mounted below and as close to the reservoir (tank) as possible...
Originally Posted by Cooling Mist
The pump should be below the tank if at all possible. If you must install above the tank, you should test the system to make sure it can prime before you make permanent changes.
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It will likely still work once the level is below the pump inlet as long as the pump provides enough suction and water is covering the outlet port on the tank. Most water injection kit pumps can handle a small amount of suction to prime itself, but they aren't designed for it.
Best to just move it so the tank is above the pump...it's the better way to install it.
Here is what several companies have to say about pump/tank mounting locations though...
Best to just move it so the tank is above the pump...it's the better way to install it.
Here is what several companies have to say about pump/tank mounting locations though...
I´ll try to move the tank a bit higher, but the pump I already installed the threaded rivets so would like to keep that position if I can...
Thanks a lot...
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