we run a whopper rotary pump at the tank with the holley regulator near the
carbs. Many prod drivers use some version of two pumps similar to the way Jack
described. (Hi Jack)
I did not have good luck with the Facets, seemed I was always on my way to the
auto parts store to buy another one.
Irv Korey wrote:
> Greetings FOT,
>
> I am requesting your recommendations for electric fuel pumps for my TR4
> vintage racer, which will be returning to the track in 1999 after a long
> vacation. As I look in various catalogs, I see a variety of gallon per hour
> ratings, operating pressures, and fitting sizes. For example, the commonly
> available Facet/Bendix silver top interrupter style pump has a 30 gallon
> flow@ 2psi, 1/8" NPT fittings, and 4-5 psi maximum operating pressure. The
> same manufacturer also makes a blue top model that operates at maximum of
> 6.5 to 7.5 psi, has a flow of 45 gph @ 2 psi, and has 1/4" NPT fittings.
>
> I would also like to hear pros and cons as to whether a fuel pressure
> regulator would be a good idea. My car has Stromberg 175's on it.
>
> Any and all other suggestions/recommendations gratefully accepted.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Irv Korey
> 74 TR6 CF22767U
> 66 TR4A CT52499
> Highland Park, IL
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