by L60Boerne » Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:21 am
Just want to say we installed the electric "in tank" fuel pump last week from Tanks Inc., model PA for $205.00. The company supplied an excellent video that even the mechanics around here could not screw up. It works great and no noise.
I gained a $2,000 education on fuel pump and tank systems through this particular fiasco. I'm sure all you guys already knew this stuff.
First, tanks designed for mechanical fuel pumps have flat bottoms...no sumps. Mechanical pumps draw or suck fuel from the tank.
Second, those cheap after market electric inline fuel pumps must be gravity fed. Which requires:
- that the fuel tank needs to be modified to include a sump for times when your fuel level is low or you are climbing hills
- Patrols, BJ2020s, as well as most off road vehicles, provide a much needed skid tank under the gas tank which prevents the addition of a sump
- the electric inline (external) fuel pump must be located below the lowest elevation of the fuel tank which exposes them and the lines to debris snagging
- are loud, the more expensive, the louder. The $150 Holley literally required hearing protection, I kid you not.
Third, the Tanks Inc, PA "in tank" electric fuel pump solved all those problems and work with a flat bottom tank while providing their own "in tank" small sump. It does require a slight bit of tank modification/fabrication and I'd figure $800-$900 for parts and labor, though the video provided would easily guide most of you to the promised land with your own expertise. The help desk guys at Tanks Inc were excellent.
Patrolling with a bottle of rice wine under the seat,
L60Boerne
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