Thanks for the inputs. The volume on this pump is 38 gal/hr and I think
the standard su is about 28gal/hr, so that should not be a problem. I
will probably install a good regulator and set the psi to about 5psi.
On 4/21/21, 4:54 PM, H B Elam via Tigers wrote:
> Have used both Holly and parts store standard. My problem had been fuel boil
> over after returning to garage. It seemed that the boil over defeated the
> float valve and emptied that float chambers. I solved the problem with heat
> spacers from a guy out of Pittsburgh.
>
> Regards,
> Harry
>
>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 5:48 PM, Gary <garywinblad@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Harry,
>> What kind of check valves?
>> Photos?
>> Thanks,
>> Gary
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 2:09 PM, H B Elam via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all!
>>> I have had elex fuel pump problems since 1964 & an MGA. In my Tiger I have
>>> two pumps piped in parallel. There is no shifting valve as both have check
>>> valves. I only shift them electrically. The stock SU idles at 3.5 psi and
>>> the aftermarket at 4.2 psi. While I really can not notice any performance
>>> change I only use the aftermarket for troubles or autocrossing. The issue
>>> is not the carb but the float valve. My research indicated that most float
>>> valves are good for 7 psi.
>>>
>>> Harry Elam
>>> B382000471
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