Know anything about fuel pumps?
Discussion
Just thinking out loud,
My TVR S3 has the Ford Cologne 2.9 EFI engine. Electric fuel pump is mounted near the rear wheel arch and gravity fed by a large bore (about 15mm) pipe from the bottom of the fuel tank.
The pump couldn't be in a worse place for getting covered in everything and should fuel pipe leak the whole tank will drain out.
So, had this idea, something like a Mondeo in tank fuel pump, solves both issues and the built in gauge sender may not swing around quite so wildly as the current one!
I imagine fuel pumps are generally capable of delivering far more fuel than the engine ever requires, so a pump from a 2.0l car should keepup with a 2.9?
The big question is, do modern engines run at around the same delivery pressure?
If you have knowledge and experience with fuel injected engines over the years I'd appreciate you input.
My TVR S3 has the Ford Cologne 2.9 EFI engine. Electric fuel pump is mounted near the rear wheel arch and gravity fed by a large bore (about 15mm) pipe from the bottom of the fuel tank.
The pump couldn't be in a worse place for getting covered in everything and should fuel pipe leak the whole tank will drain out.
So, had this idea, something like a Mondeo in tank fuel pump, solves both issues and the built in gauge sender may not swing around quite so wildly as the current one!
I imagine fuel pumps are generally capable of delivering far more fuel than the engine ever requires, so a pump from a 2.0l car should keepup with a 2.9?
The big question is, do modern engines run at around the same delivery pressure?
If you have knowledge and experience with fuel injected engines over the years I'd appreciate you input.
Doctor Volt said:
i feel it will be worth your while to speak to one of the technicians at your local Ford garage and ask them for the specification of a in tank Mondeo pump before you go any further
Was hoping there might be one reading this post!Doctor Volt said:
have you considered how much work is involved in cutting the fuel tank, re-plumbing the rear end and sorting out the wiring to reach and fit the new location
Yes, I like a challenge.Done a bit more research (and thinking) and a Range Rover pump is looking good, lot more metal and less plastic, should be easier to adapt
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