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Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 16 2014, 02:48 PM

hello all i finally have a garage so i can start tearing into the 914. i have had problems with the fuel pump cutting out when its hot out(50 degrees or less it runs fine)i have taken out the gas tank which was full of dirt and debris and cleaned it. under the car right behind the fuel filter (where i would assume the pump should be) i found what has been making the rattling noise.... is this some kind of aftermarket fuel pump? i does not look like one i have ever seen.can anyone help me out?
CAR INFO- 1972 914 1.7 SINGLE CARB CONVERT

Posted by: PanelBilly Nov 16 2014, 02:59 PM

That's the fuel pump that they used to replace the OEM unit

Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 16 2014, 03:15 PM

OK, any recommendations on if i should just replace it wit the same pump or are there any better options. thank you very much

Posted by: messix Nov 16 2014, 03:21 PM

it's just a cheap run of the mill facet low pressure fuel pump.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 16 2014, 04:01 PM

A Pierberg rotary pump is better. Quieter, too. Mount it in a rubber ring (comes with the pump. I have one in my 911. Lotsa sources. CB Performance sell 'em, so does GPR.

The Cap'n

Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 16 2014, 04:24 PM

Those fuel hoses look scary!

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 16 2014, 04:26 PM

I'm surprised no one has commented on your cracked fuel hoses ...
(EDIT: I see Mike beat me to it)


I second the CB Performance rotary pump, it's 100x better than the piece of crap you have there.


This is the one you want:
http://www.cbperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3193

Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 16 2014, 05:00 PM

thanks guys and yes the fuel lines are getting replaced

Posted by: clapeza Nov 16 2014, 06:39 PM

Tangerine Racing offers a kit with their stainless steel fuel lines and a rotary pump:

http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessfuellines.htm

...while you're in there!

Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 22 2014, 12:15 PM

the rotary fuel pump arrived any pictures of where you mounted it?

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 22 2014, 12:49 PM

I actually mounted mine in the early stock location under the engine shelf in the back and used both the supply and return line to keep the fuel circulating and cooler.

From your picture, it seems your old pump was in the front. Did you have the return line blocked off in that setup?

Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 22 2014, 12:57 PM

Yes the return line was blocked off. I might be able to put it in the same location (under the tank next to the master cylinder) but its a pretty small spot.has anybody put it the the trunk my the spare?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 22 2014, 08:08 PM

Yes, that is another spot people have put it.

--DD

Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 28 2014, 11:08 AM

UPDATE- i pulled off the lower cover and tried to start it up and the bitch fired right up thank you all for the advice

Posted by: porsche-tom Nov 28 2014, 11:10 AM

here is a pic of the car