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November 2009 Veterans Day
The old Carter electric pump.
Never
consistent with fuel pressure, turns out it was mounted to high
which caused priming issues every time I started the el Camino. The
pump must be at or below the fuel level to primp properly.
As
seen here, gravity would drain the pump when ever it was not
running, because the pump and lines were above the tank completely. |
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One inch flat stock was used to create the
bracket. The little bend at the bottom does serve a purpose. In the event
that the nylock nut fails or vibration works the pump loose, the
pump will settle on the little tab rather than hang from the fuel
lines.... A safety thing. The bracket is fully TIG welded both
front and back, and fused along the top seam.
The base of the pump is at a height in relation to
about 1/4 tank, or a little lower. At this location gravity
should not siphon the pump dry when not running, therefore properly
priming every time it is turned on. The only remaining rubber line
is visible in the last picture. The two little pieces are used as a collar
between the factory pickup tube, the steel line, and the beginning of the Russell
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fittings. |
