Today I fabricobbled a hanger for the fuel filter by the carburator. Used a piece of 18 ga. sheet metal 5/8" X 12" coated with shrink wrap. Turned out nicer than what I usually do.
Next is running the 1/4" return line all the way back to the gas tank filler tube.
At this rate Buttercup should be ready for the road by about 2025.
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Originally posted by JoeHall View PostPretty sure Jerry will be happy with this pump too, no matter what he chooses for a motor or carb.
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Originally posted by studegary View PostThat sounds like an impressive pump.
With the above setup, the WCFB has been happy under all driving conditions for almost 2000 miles now. As was the Demon carb before it, and several others. Pretty sure Jerry will be happy with this pump too, no matter what he chooses for a motor or carb.
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Originally posted by studegary View Post
In parallel, you could increase the flow by running them both. In series, you are limited to one pump (that may be plenty) with possibly a restriction of the second non-running pump.
I am not familiar with these pumps. What is the mechanism giving the pumping action that still allows free flow when not pumping?
Facet Cube 12V Fuel Pump, 1/8 NPT, 12-15 psi, 96" lift
Brand: Facet-Purolator
Solid-state Facet cube-style fuel pumps have low power requirements (about 1 amp at 12 volts) and operate without troublesome seals or diaphragms. Facet pumps are compatible with gasoline, alcohol blends (up to and including E85), diesel, biodiesel, and fuel additives.
This model is rated for maximum fuel delivery of 50 gallons per hour at free-flow. Maximum pressure 12 to 15 psi. Typical flow 30 GPH at 5 psi or 20 GPH at 8 psi. 1/8 NPT female ports.
This pump has an internal one-way (anti-drainback) check valve to prevent fuel from draining backwards through the pump. It does not have a positive shut-off (anti-siphon) valve, so fuel can flow through the pump when turned off. The huge 96 inch dry lift capability is greater than any other cube-style pump Facet offers. The positive and negative wires have a 2-pin Amp connector installed from the factory.Last edited by Jerry Forrester; 06-06-2020, 01:02 PM.
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Originally posted by Jerry Forrester View Post
Why? Fuel flows through these pumps with no restriction when they aren't running.
I am not familiar with these pumps. What is the mechanism giving the pumping action that still allows free flow when not pumping?
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Originally posted by studegary View Post
Wouldn't two in parallel be better?
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Originally posted by Jerry Forrester View Post
Thanks Gary.
I figured if one is good then two would be better.
I have a three position switch (on-off-on) on the dash to control them. I'll run only one and if (or when) it quits I can simply flip the switch and keep going.
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Originally posted by studegary View PostIt looks like a neat installation. Why two in series?
I figured if one is good then two would be better.
I have a three position switch (on-off-on) on the dash to control them. I'll run only one and if (or when) it quits I can simply flip the switch and keep going.
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Buttercup gets fuel pumps.
Almost. Haven't mounted them onto the frame yet. They'll go onto the outside of the passenger side frame rail. Just below the door. Since I'm not running a mechanical fuel pump, I saw no reason to put them on the driver's side. Besides, the parking brake cables are there.
That's a piece of conveyor belt I mounted the pumps on. Then the Z brackets will be mounted to the frame.
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