Re: [DMCForum] Re: The Village Idiot Returns -- Tank Mod Suggestions Welcome

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is there any way of posting some pictures of your fuel pump  
modification?

Mark V


On Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at 08:41  PM, cruznmd wrote:

> Hey Andrei,
>
> Good to hear from you after all this time. I saw your work and
> thought it was good. Bill could do worse than to get ideas from you.
>
> He told me about his engine self-destruction. It's a sad thing. Just
> when he had it running well too.
>
> Rich A.
>
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Andrei Cular <andreic@xxxx> wrote:
>> Bill
>>
>> First off the pump you need to run is made by Facit, and is
> marketed
>> under under the Facit name, NAPA, and Fram.  It is the most common
>> replacement pump used on aircooled VW.  It is solid state in the
> sense
>> that it has no brushes, has a built in regulator, and should run
> about
>> $12 at any parts store.
>>
>> I'll send you some pictures off the list thursday eve of how I have
> my
>> tank blocked off.  I really don't want to get lectured again about
> fuel
>> safety...
>>
>>
>> Andrei
>> content22207 wrote:
>>
>>> To put the ending first: I am soliciting suggestions for securing a
>>> plate to my former fuel pump opening. I envision a large circular
> disc
>>> with a 1/4" tube stuck straight down into my Hervey baffle (filter
>>> screen attached). I just need to hold it in place, and keep crap
> out
>>> of my tank. Cutting the lip off an old baffle might be easiest...
>>>
>>> The story: While road testing my clutch installation, engine
> suddenly
>>> developed what could charitably be described as an "oil leak".
> Belts
>>> were slinging it absolutely everywhere. Entire engine compartment
> was
>>> coated. Dripped from the timing chain cover like the DeLorean
> Valdez
>>> (didn't leave oil spots on the pavement -- left amazingly large
>>> puddles). My brand new dual exhaust is black from barbequed oil.
> Has
>>> even been slung out the louver vents all over the exterior (bet I'm
>>> made friends at the stop light left & right).
>>>
>>> Checked timing cover bolts -- all were tight. Reseated the lower 8
> in
>>> silicone with oversize washers to no effect.
>>>
>>> Replaced front oil seal (one advantage of not having a muffler
> across
>>> the back of your car) to no effect.
>>>
>>> Flooded the "valley of death" as an experiment. Sure enough, water
> ran
>>> into crank case and foamed my oil.
>>>
>>> My current block has a hole in it a'la Dave Swingle (who theorizes
>>> this will become an ever increasing problem among PRV's that have
>>> spent majority of their life sitting outdoors).
>>>
>>> Since I have a brand spanking new PRV sitting in one corner of the
>>> diesel shop, obvious solution is an engine swap on the eve of
> Pigeon
>>> Forge...
>>>
>>> Is carbureted A series, so I need 4-6 PSI fuel pressure. Wanted to
> go
>>> mechanical, but I can't find a pump to fit my block (has a circular
>>> opening to the camshaft, not oblong). Volvo used dual electric
> pumps
>>> even in the early 1970's, not mechanical. A regulator for my
> current
>>> CI pump would cost more than a rail mounted low PSI model. So too
>>> would a low PSI pump in the existing boot. I'm looking at generic
>>> industrial pumps, mounted to flat surface, $50 or so.
>>>
>>> As stated, a tube will run straight down into the tank, attached
> to a
>>> new low pressure line to the rear of the car. Will probably put the
>>> pump back there simply because there's more mounting options.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions to secure my plate to the tank?
>>>
>>> Bill Robertson
>>> #5939
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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