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Fuel pump relocation front or rear? Type? |
Joec |
Jul 22 2021, 11:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 26-April 21 From: Delta, BC Member No.: 25,484 Region Association: None |
Brand new to the 914 world. My car, a 74 2.0 was parked for 25 years, bought as a roller. Now missing the fuel pump( among other stuff) looks like it was plumbed for a 2 port pump anyway as 1 line to the injectors with a return line only at the end of the run, no y connector. I plan to replace all of the fuel lines so now is the time to place the pump. Seems real easy to place on firewall as lots of room there. I have read countless articles but not much recent stuff and most are vague with instructions assuming I have full comprehension of the car, which I don't. It sounds like stainless lines in the tunnel are a must, what fuel pump is suggested? Front or rear?,modify and put in tank?? Suggestions or point me to a current article. Any help really appreciated.
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ClayPerrine |
Jul 22 2021, 12:45 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,434 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
There is a known issue with vapor lock on 914s. The fuel pump was mounted next to the heat exchangers, and hot weather would vapor lock it. The factory fixed in 75 by moving the pump up front.
I normally buy an Airtex E-8445 pump, and mount it under the fuel tank. Lots of people update the fuel pump using the 75 pump and mounting location. And yes, the stainless steel lines are an absolute must to do 50 year old plastic is risky and can cause fires. Good luck. Clay |
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