mechanical fuel pumps

Discussion in 'Technical' started by mashori, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
  2. markso125

    markso125 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2007
    Messages:
    1,714
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    117
    Location:
    Lewiston Ut
    Vehicle:
    1972 maverick 2 door LDO
    Interesting design it probably works fairly well.

    One thing I found I dont like when I was reading the instructions was the fact they make this statement in their instructions

    "A fuel pressure regulator must be used. The Race Pumps regulators are the only regulators designed to work with the Race Pump."

    http://www.racepumps.com/1701%20Instructions.htm

    now that wouldnt mean that much of a difference too me I would just buy the regulator I wanted but I headed over and looked at their regulators and saw this right off the bat on most of the regulators...

    "Idle Bleed For Vapor Lock Prevention"

    http://www.racepumps.com/Regulators-Street.html

    http://www.racepumps.com/regulator.html

    Lack of Vapor lock is one of the reasons EFI is becoming the method of choice. If the pump contributes to vapor lock it might not be the best fuel delivery method.:cry:


    Unfortunitely I dont know much about them and sad to say there is not that much information on the internet about them so hopefully you can find the information you need on them.

    I did find this though :cry:
    http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272988

    http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127890

    http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/t...hanical-fuel-pumpboost/msg1526872/#msg1526872

    http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/newbie-tech-forum/racepumps-com-fuelpumps/

    http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429679 ...

    (the 1 pressure regulator for fuel bowl on the carburetor was a little different)
    http://racepumps.com/New Plumbing/Plumbing 56.swf
     
    Last edited: Aug 13, 2012

Share This Page