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[minipower101]

Anyone who knows what is needed to fit a Facet fuel pump would be much appreciated. From the pump to the braided hoses etc.

Im going to go for the Facet Road solid state. My Mini is about 100 bhp if that makes any difference.

Also if anyone knows anyone that does these sort of jobs in or around Cornwall that would be helpful.

Cheers

[iwatkins]

I cannot help with fitting as mine came on my Mini.

But ever Facet I've had need a fuel filter PRE pump, i.e. between fuel tank and pump. Get anti-vibration mounts for the pump itself too. Extends the life and makes it quieter too.

Cheers

Ian

[Stevie W]

Hi Ian,
I fitted my Facet pump on the left hand rear subframe web, where the standard SU electric pump goes.
In this position, the pump is almost directly below the tank and therefore is gravity fed, which is good as these pumps are "push" pumps and don't like "pulling" or sucking fuel out off the tank.
You'll need a length of suitably sized hose from the tank outlet to fit onto a pre-filter, which screws into the Facet pump inlet.
This pre-filter protects the pump from dirt/rust in the bottom of your fuel tank.
On the pump outlet you will need a fuel hose fitting and a length of hose to connect the pump outlet to the fual pipe running underneath the floorpan.
All hose treminations will require good quality correctly sized hose clips to ensure a leak-free set-up.
At the front, under the bonnet, fit a fine filter/fuel pressure regulator, which will prevent the pump overwhelming the carb float bowl valve.
I also fitted a crash cut off switch on the rear seat panel upright, which as the name suggests will stop the fuel pump in the event of a collision.
Hope this helps....see Minispares website for pump and fuel line fittings, hose etc
Steve.

Edited by Stevie W, 14 July 2012 - 08:06 AM.

[minipower101]

Thank you thats great info. I don't suppose you've got any pics of the cut off switch. Was that easy to wire in? Cheers

[Stevie W]

I'm just off out for this evening now, but I do have some pikkies I'll try and up-load tomorrow for you if that helps!
Cheers, Steve.

[The Principal]

I'd agree with Stevie, don't waste money on cheap Jubilee clips get the proper pipe clamps, as a belt and braces I use two clamps at each connection to prevent leaks only a few pounds more but you cant have those joints leak

Someone recently posted a handy diagram for relay cut-out, basically using a change over relay when the oil light came on it cut the power to the fuel pump, should the car be involved in an accident and your incapacitated when the engine stops so does the fuel pump. I have seen oil pressure sender units that do the same job

[Stevie W]

Hi,

As promised, a couple of pikkies of the pump installation





As the Principal states, you can use the "signal" from the oil pressure switch to fire a relay which will cut the power to the pump in the event of an accident.
My inertia switch was from a Landrover I think, picked up off of Ebay for a song. They're quite expensive new.

When I bought a new wiring loom for my Mini, I opted for an alternator loom with the ignition switched feed for a heated rear window. Since my Mini doesn't have a heated rear window, I used this feed to power the fuel pump via the inertia switch!

A little hint with this switch.....to make your Mini that little more secure and theft proof once you've parked it up, open the boot lid and give the switch a sharp tap. This, as in an accident situation disables the pump and any would be thief won't get far with your pride and joy on whats left in the pipe running up to the filter/regulator and carbs!
To make the pump run again, simply press the reset button on top of the inertia switch!

As before, I've mounted my switch near the top of the rear seat back-rest panel.

Hope this helps, Steve

From the pikkies, you can see the pre-pump course filter bolted directly into the pump and the routing of the fuel pipes to and from the pump. I also rubber mounted the pump as they can be a bit noisy!

[minipower101]

Thats a neat setup you've got there. Thanks for all the info guys, thats just what i needed