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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/01/06 14:41:18
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Hi Matte, have a look at burton power online catalogue pages 50 and 51. There are all the goodies you need along with some info.
Flowing enough fuel to feed 250+hp will be your problem, this might include a bigger fuel pipe with a regulator and return fuel line too. Looking at the info there I can see that mine is undersized as well.
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/01/06 16:13:36
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I use Facet electric fuel pumps on my Escorts and Cortina. They are available in a variety of pressure ratings. Last one I got was $65.00 from Autobarn. I think they're reasonable compared to Burtons or eBay.
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/06/23 20:20:10
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My standard v6 mechanical fuel pump didn't keep up with the demands of the holly and dumped litres of fuel into the sump when it failed. I replaced it with a holly and regulator and have had no problems for years. I mounted my elec pump to the side of the spare wheel well near the diff. Noisy but it works. You MUST use a tachometric relay that only runs the fuel pump for a few sec unless it has a signal from the ignition coil that let's it know the engine is running (get these from mechanics who do LPG conversion they are easy to fit) otherwise if you have a crash or fire your fuel pump will happily empty the entire contents of your fuel tank.....think about it! [%]
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/06/23 22:28:02
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I have the conversion for my wifes V6 Capri on the radar of things to do before next summer as on really hot days you can see the fuel bubbling in the glass bowl & I agree the pump position is in a really terrible spot.
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/06/25 08:37:24
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Will be getting a tachometric relay very soon, what a good idea that is [%].
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/07/09 18:47:00
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For those interested I went to an LPG wholesaler and bought something they refer to as a safety switch. Much like a tachometric relay except it doesn't have a starter output. It activates for approx one second initially and then re-activates when greater than 60rpm is detected. I went to a Bosch electrical supplier and asked for a tachometric relay. The "cheapest" they had was for $275 for an old BMW. The safety switch was $35. SOLD! 
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/07/09 20:26:27
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I have got myself something similar, from a LPG installer also, cost $42 ripped off[8~2]
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/10/07 22:11:43
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My Carter elect fuel pump landed today. I will have to run a regulator to adjust the fuel down .I have read should put a filter in as well which makes sense.
Is it normal practice to have the regulator in engine bay with a gauge or do u put the lot all in the boot?
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capri69gt
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/10/08 11:06:55
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Hotboost,
Personaly I would be putting it in the engine bay, you can set pressure as required very easy within the bay and the less number of fuel line connections in the boot the better, in my book anyhow. Just remember that you should use a safety cut out with an electric pump, similar to the ones shown. I did see one in the pic above at a U Pullit type place the other day, might cost you $5 to be safe second hand or $40 new to be safe your choice.
Scott
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/10/20 14:14:58
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Ok my pump is a carter same as Whooligans pic where is the best spot to mount them in the boot or under the boot? The place Im thinking is to the right hand side as you open the boot but it will mean the pump wont be sitting square.
If anyone has abetter spot please posty with pics thanks.
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/10/30 20:41:27
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Hey capri69gt can you take some pics of your setup if you wouldnt mind. thanks Im struggling to find room in boot to the right of tank.Im thinking under is the go.
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/10/31 21:22:48
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Hotboost,
I will sure do that for you, I have mounted my fuel pump under the car and the safety cut out in the engine bay, will post pics soon.
Capri
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RE: Convert to electric fuel pump
2011/10/31 22:31:45
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Yep keen to see your pics of your pump location as well.
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