Fuel consumption and flow rate

[andrew honychurch]

thanks Phil, I will bear that in mind. Although the pump I have used is an oldish one, its the same as the current Facet offering, and therefore a new one will bolt straight on to my installation. I would assume, that the current Facet range has been designed to take Ethanol fuels???

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Andrew

Should be but not necessarily, both the pumps that failed on me were bought long after we went over to Ethanol 10 gas in the US, like two years. But there is no way of knowing how long they had been sitting on the shelf in the auto parts system. Both of mine were I believe Carter brand.

Got to buy another this week for installation in my HUP so I'll check if they are marked as OK for Ethanol.

As to replacement diaphragms to rebuild old carburetors as has been mentioned. Ones being sold by outfits like MACs are probably good. But I've seen some being sold elsewhere that are single layer diaphragms which I don't really trust. Have one in my spares box in one of the trucks that still has a manual pump. Figure it would at-least get me home.

Cheers Phil

[andrew honychurch]

thanks Phil, I will bear that all in mind. I feel sure that the electric pump system is the way to go with all the changes to modern fuels and the ethanol issues. I will know soon enough if I have problems with the pump, I will of course report back here. thanks