Fuel Pump Mounting

[skov]

Hi all,

I've got one of those cheapo fuel pumps off the bay, and looking for some inspiration on what to do with it.

How and where have folks mounted similar pumps?

Also are they fussy about orientation, or where they go in relation to the tank?



Ta,

[alga]

These pumps are not fussy about orientation, as far as I know.

You need to isolate the vibration, otherwise the whole chassis will buzz when you turn on the ignition. When the engine is running, the engine noise will hide the fuel pump buzz, though.

One way to do it is to use 2 or 4 exhaust bobbin mounts to mount a metal strip, and jubilee clip the pump to it, Like this:



I made an Ω-shaped clamp out of a 2" wide strip of aluminium, and used felt to mount the pump in it. No picture of the pump mount, but here's a general idea where it goes in the car:

[skov]

Excellent - thanks Alga!

[adrianreeve]

I discovered that the bracket used to mount a good old fashioned ignition coil is a perfect fit for these pumps, just mounted on a couple of bobbins.

Cheers

Adrian

[Wynand]

Similar pump Here is how I fitted mine. Petrol pipes not connected yet.

[baz-r]

i have the same pump its a bosch copy you can buy expensive mounts or i have seen big p clips, exhaust clamps and all sorts of other things used to mount them up.
as said you want something to prevent the vibration/noise been amplified by what your mounting it to.
if you have it plumbed up direct to tank then you need it mounted at the same level as the lowest point as thay dont self prime and running dry will damage the pump as its a roller style pump and needs the fuel to lube it.

[robo]

As above keep it as low as poss and fit a pre filter as they dont tolerate crap running through them.

Bob

[flyerncle]

Large end is usually inlet and small is pressure out,same with electric terminals or you may find it goes backwards.

[skov]

Thanks all, I think I know what I'm doing now

[skov]

My fuel line turned up today, so I spent the evening working on this.

Hope you don't mind Alga, but I plagiarised your idea almost entirely





Still need to bolt down the pump mounts, and secure the pipes, but it's just about there.
And I'll obviously swap the cable ties for something a little more robust!