What's that Click..click...click...? Options

[kenshapiro2002]

When I turn my key all the way, right before it engages the starter, it (fuel pump? Solenoid?) goes "click...click...click" about ten times, with diminishing frequency and stops. Again, this is before engaging the starter.

[jmill]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) There CAN BE a significant advantage to the CLICKING PUMP...If you pay attention....Sense, or time the clicks before it stops....IF IT KEEPS CLICKING you have a FUEL LEAK.,or a stuck and open float needle valve(now flooding your engine), or possably you are out of fuel (your guage broke),or ...can we think of some more advantages?...You do not hear it when the engine is running,so whats a little noise..use it as a tool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

That's a new one. I don't know too many folks that defend the clicky pump. If you keep your fuel system maintained you don't have to worry about leaks or stuck floats. How can having 1 psi at 15 gph be better than 30 gph at a constant 3.5 psi? At high rpm, when you need the most fuel, your clicky pump can't hang. Fuel pressure with that thing goes up and down like a yo-yo. The major disadvantages outweight your perception of any advantage.

[ME733]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) There CAN BE a significant advantage to the CLICKING PUMP...If you pay attention....Sense, or time the clicks before it stops....IF IT KEEPS CLICKING you have a FUEL LEAK.,or a stuck and open float needle valve(now flooding your engine), or possably you are out of fuel (your guage broke),or ...can we think of some more advantages?...You do not hear it when the engine is running,so whats a little noise..use it as a tool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

That's a new one. I don't know too many folks that defend the clicky pump. If you keep your fuel system maintained you don't have to worry about leaks or stuck floats. How can having 1 psi at 15 gph be better than 30 gph at a constant 3.5 psi? At high rpm, when you need the most fuel, your clicky pump can't hang. Fuel pressure with that thing goes up and down like a yo-yo. The major disadvantages outweight your perception of any advantage.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) You are entitled to your opinion , no matter how flawed Your perceptions are....The facit fuel pump in my car puts out 12 PSI., and I use a fuel pressure regulator , set at 3.0 psi for dual webbers with a 2.0 displacement engine. unregulated it fills a 1/2 gallon jug FAST...The facit Pumps are inadequate in a race car, or a BIG bore engine. For a street car they are adequate., Rotery pumps, in general are good.however I have had two of the very high dollar roterys fail by siezure. and as previously stated the clickty pumps have some advantages over the silent rotary pumps. Not every owner maintaines their car to the Ultra high standards you apparently do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)