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Posted by: degreeoff Mar 17 2008, 06:33 PM

is mine mounted too high? as it sits I am 3" or so above the tank and my pressure started to die on me 30 min into tuning my carbs. Does anyone have experience with a setup like this? Do I NEED to mount this pump lower than the tank or at least lower than it is or do I have a POS pump!

Thanks guys...

Josh the fire breathing monster man!!

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 17 2008, 06:37 PM

I think you would want it below the tank or as close to the bottom as possible, to unsure positive gravity forced head pressure to the pump. Nice tank, where did you get it and how much does it hold?
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: akellym Mar 17 2008, 06:39 PM

I have mine level or about level with the bottom of the tank. I think it will work better for you lower.

Posted by: sww914 Mar 17 2008, 07:21 PM

I have 2 Carter diaphragm pumps mounted 3-4" above the fuel cell without any issues.
I had one fuel pump with one pickup on one side of the tank and if it was less than 1/2 full I'd run out of gas on the long R sweepers. The cheapest solution was an additional pickup and an additional pump.
I used to have an expensive rotary pump, but it was always a problem, so I tried a less expensive silly sounding diaphragm pump and I'm happier.

Posted by: degreeoff Mar 17 2008, 07:47 PM

I will try a couple of things in the am....one will be to check my fuel filter for tank debris and second (for peace of mind) is to mount the bastard lower in the bay...... I would think that the siphon effect will keep the line fuel once primed...?

Posted by: jcd914 Mar 17 2008, 09:53 PM

It has been great watching this come together!

It would seem to me. if it worked at start up it should still work 30 minutes latter unless you burned a LOT of fuel in 30 minutes or you have a restriction in the system.
I have known several people that have had problems with the foam bits from a fuel cell plugging filters or pumps.
Is your fuel tank vented?

Good Luck.
Jim