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Re: 1275 Fuel Pump

To: Bud Pazur <bpazur@excel.net>
Subject: Re: 1275 Fuel Pump
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2005 16:04:57 -0500 5.0; U)
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
References: <200501271856.j0RIu9uD007213@green.excel.net>
One of these came with the 1966 Sprite we have, and I hate it.  Always noisy,
not like the gentle tick tick tick of the SU.

It works okay, though, and that is without a regulator feeding the SUs.  It's
mounted in the old SU pump location.

Bud Pazur wrote:

> I am installing a new 1275 (0.030" over) with two HS2 carbs in my street
> Bugeye. Since I don't have the brackets to install an original SU fuel pump,
> I am thinking of installing the small Facet pump and Holley regulator
> available from Pegusus. Together they are as much $ as a new SU.
>
> My questions are: Does this Facet have enough volume and pressure for my
> engine? Can I mount this Facet on the fender (Pegasus recommends mounting it
> close to the tank, and low). Also, do I need to run a 5/16" ID line from the
> tank, or can I stick with the current 1/4" ID line? Lastly, how do I
> determine the correct pressure and volume?
>
> Thanks





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