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[Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump, hose never fits

Subject: [Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump, hose never fits right.
From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman)
Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 07:29:29 -0400
References: <BANLkTinDOFSE8euAoT4zaBT_poMiZxJvNw@mail.gmail.com> <20110515030536.9076B187871@autox.team.net> <op.vvh5qh0wsjevdj@pete200>
I see what you mean form Lin's picture.  It looks like the filter screws
into the pump and has the hose barb on the other side.  I just try avoiding
having to crawl under the car for any reason.

The street elbows should work with the filter and pump.

Steve



On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM, Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:

> I think this filter is on the pump intake?
>
>
> On Sat, 14 May 2011 22:36:09 -0400, <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>> If you can not get a 90 degree fitting you may be able to find a 90 degree
>> street elbow and just screw the fitting into that.
>>
>> I placed my filter under the hood right before the carbs (but away from
>> the exhust manifold) Easier to change and it will filter anything that comes
>> from the fuel line.
>>
>> Steve
>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 22:01:34
>> To: Spridget list<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump,
>>  hose never fits  right.
>>
>> List,
>> I am installing my new Facet fuel pump in the rear like the later
>> Spridgets
>> and came to a small road block. Below are photos of the location and the
>> new
>> pump for a better visual. I drained the tank today (the crap ran down my
>> arm
>> so i am soaked with gas (good thing I quit smoking again this week) and I
>> was getting ready to cut the fuel line but noticed when I place the pump
>> in
>> position it is very cramped and I don't see how to get rubber line in
>> correctly without kinking the line for that 90 degree turn. I couldn't get
>> to the store in time but I'll try and get a fitting with a 90 degree which
>> I'm sure they won't have the correct thread size or the end will be huge.
>> I
>> also checked my rubber line and it is 1/4" as I recall our lines are
>> smaller
>> than stock fuel line and are a pain in the ass to fit because we end up
>> with
>> larger hose. Is there a specialty parts shop who will have a fitting for
>> small hose?
>>
>> Why is this such a PITA it just shouldn't be. Looking at the filter that
>> came with the pump I won't be able to fit any hose on that monster can I
>> remove the filter altogether or maybe get a fitting and a plastic filter?
>> Also I remember an old post that said they make teflon tape for fuel, who
>> would have that?
>>
>> If anyone can send me a photo of their setup I would be appreciative.
>> Lin
>> My pictures:
>> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Deep-Pink-Sprite/location
>>
>> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Deep-Pink-Sprite/placement
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