Alternative Fuel Pump for a BT-7

[Redleg6]

Hello Gents:

Can one you provide me with the part number and brand for an alternative fuel pump for a BT-7? I searched the archives as I remember a thread identifying it a awhile ago but searched without successs. Thanks- Karl

 

[Skip & Lynne]

Hi Karl I have one of the small square pumps made by Facet on my car. I got it from NAPA and it works great but I had to isolate it with rubber mounts as it was quite noisy. Skip

 

[DerekJ]

Karl,

I have a Walbro pump on my car, no problems in 7 years, cheaper than the SU, and its never let me down. I'm curently away from home so can't help you with the part number. give them a call they are very helpful

Derek
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[Keoke]

OK you guys with the non standard fuel pumps just make sure you have a ground wire run from the tank to the car chassis-Fwiw---Keoke

 

[Dave Russell]

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OK you guys with the non standard fuel pumps just make sure you have a ground wire run from the tank to the car chassis-Fwiw---Keoke

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Why?
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[Keoke]

Generally when generic pumps are installed the Fuel line is cut and rubber sections are installed which breaks the Potential dedicated ground {The Fuel Line} between the tank and car chassis, I am not sactioning the path but it is safer than none-FWIW---Keoke

 

[Dave Russell]

A ground from the "tank to the car chassis" is not going to ground the pump if there are rubber couplers. It might help the fuel gage sender but won't do anything for the pump. I do agree that a ground from tank sender to car chassis can help the reliability of the gage sender. Did you mean "from the pump to the car chassis? Pumps such as the Facet have two wires, either one of which can be grounded, depending upon the car polarity.
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[Hangtown Healey]

Use the Facet pump that looks like a ignition coil. It is quiet and is an improvement on the old Bendix pump that has been around since the 50's or 40's. It was standard equipment on Alfa's and Ford GT's (used two) They are pretty darn long lasting. You can try it without a fuel regulator or not. It isn't as low as an SU, but close.

 

[Skip & Lynne]

Whooooooo Weeeeeeee I just went and bought a small Facet Posi Flow pump $39.95 at NAPA. It isn`t the big one that looks like the ignition coil. I got the one that has a 1 to 4 lb presure rating. I also got a small filter for the inlet side of the pump $3.85 and it is dead silent. I had the square metal one that sounded like a 30 cal machine gun even on rubber mounts. I will use it as a spare . I have the NAPA parts numbers if anyone wants them . Skip

 

[gonzo]

Running an aletrnative fuel pump, a German brand, for about 20+ years with no reported problems. It operates at the specified low pressure as indicated (4 -5 lbs.).

I also like the occasional rat-ta-ta-tat clicking on start-up: confirms "contact" before firing the beast up GONZO

 

[Randy Forbes]

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Use the Facet pump that looks like a ignition coil. It is quiet and is an improvement on the old Bendix pump that has been around since the 50's or 40's. It was standard equipment on Alfa's and Ford GT's (used two) They are pretty darn long lasting. You can try it without a fuel regulator or not. It isn't as low as an SU, but close.

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Roger that! Facet Interuptor type fuel pump. Available from places like Racer Parts Wholesale or Pegasus Auto Racing. I use a Holley regulator to feed the bank of 45 DCOEs @ 41.5" WC (1-1/2 PSI).