sooner rather than later id like to get my solid state fuel pump fitted, and id like to know what i should set the fuel pressure gauge at? also where is ideally best for me to place both of these items on the mini.
Fuel Pressure Regulator Setting For Standard 998?
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mk3cortina
, Sep 02 2010 09:00 PM
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 09:24 PM
Why ??? Just use the ultra reliable mechanical pump - it works.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 09:45 PM
is it really that reliable? i mean, from most of the old cars ive had that have a mechanical fuel pump, they just deteriorate the same way, and ive replaced them with a facet type pump. what sets apart the mini one to make it that much more reliable?
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 10:05 PM
Rare to have any problems with it - much more to go wrong elsewhere on a Mini - don't worry about it!
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 10:07 PM
if it fails ill hold you personally responsible! haha.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 11:02 PM
As you have already bought the pump (what i can assume) I will give you a slightly less dismissive and more informative answer, SU carbs operate at about 3PSI to 3.5PSI.sooner rather than later id like to get my solid state fuel pump fitted, and id like to know what i should set the fuel pressure gauge at? also where is ideally best for me to place both of these items on the mini.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 11:25 PM
Why ??? Just use the ultra reliable mechanical pump - it works.
Well, until it fails and dumps petrol in the oil.
Had that, not fun.
As for pump, I got a 5psi one with NO regulator for a single HS4 (had twin hs2's when I fitted the pump) never had leaks or problems with it.
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Posted 03 September 2010 - 09:55 AM
could a failing fuel pump cause excessive fuel consumption?
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Posted 03 September 2010 - 10:14 AM
could a failing fuel pump cause excessive fuel consumption?
If its leaking fuel into the oil then yes. And if it is you better get it sorted quickly and change you oil and filter ASAP. Fuel will dilute oil alot until its no longer lubricating your engine properly.
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Posted 03 September 2010 - 11:14 AM
could a failing fuel pump cause excessive fuel consumption?
If its leaking fuel into the oil then yes. And if it is you better get it sorted quickly and change you oil and filter ASAP. Fuel will dilute oil alot until its no longer lubricating your engine properly.
cheers, will have a look into it. any ways of confirming a failing pump
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