[FC] FC elec fuel pump mounting

[Kent Sullivan]

On the general topic of electric fuel pumps for FCs -- has anyone fabricated an in-tank electric pump assembly for FCs?

Thanks.

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From: Corvanatics <corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org> On Behalf Of rod murray via Corvanatics
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 2:58 PM
To: Rob Ernst <RobErnst at techie.com>
Cc: Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>; corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: Re: [FC] FC elec fuel pump mounting

Like that idea too. I did hear mine mounted to the forward frame rail. 

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> On Aug 3, 2022, at 4:15 PM, Rob Ernst via Corvanatics <corvanatics at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> I would MUCH rather mount it in the rear as I hated the noise on my 
> EM with it mounted under the passengers feet.  If that works, I'd mount it there.
> 
>> On Wed, Aug 3, 2022, 3:24 PM Bryan Blackwell via Corvanatics < 
>> corvanatics at corvair.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm in the minority on this, but I generally mount electric pumps low 
>> on the transmission cross member.  Since it's isolated from the body, 
>> even a quiet engine drowns out the pump entirely.
>> 
>> Since it's a point of contention, I'll point out the pump specs I've 
>> checked specify a vertical, not horizontal, suction distance.
>> 
>> --Bryan
>> 
>>> On Aug 3, 2022, at 1:38 PM, Jim Angus via Corvanatics <
>> corvanatics at corvair.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am wanting to install a elec fuel pump on my 1964 GB and i would 
>>> like
>> to know where is the best place to mount the pump.
>>> Thank you very muchJim AngusFenton, Mi
>> 
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