The pump should be in the back, I just put the filter under the hood of my
Bugeye. Also, I have a fule cell in the car with a fine mesh filter in the tank
so - do not worry about large particles getting to the pump.
Steve
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-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 06:10:43
To: <an5.sprite at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net>; spridgets<spridgets at
autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump,hose never
fits right.
Steve if it is the same pump it is designed to push not pull, from what I'm
told.
Lin
On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 10:36 PM, <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:
> If you can not get a 90 degree fitting you may be able to find a 90 degree
> street elbow and just screw the fitting into that.
>
> I placed my filter under the hood right before the carbs (but away from the
> exhust manifold) Easier to change and it will filter anything that comes
> from the fuel line.
>
> Steve
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 22:01:34
> To: Spridget list<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Tips or examples installing my Facet pump,
> hose never fits right.
>
> List,
> I am installing my new Facet fuel pump in the rear like the later Spridgets
> and came to a small road block. Below are photos of the location and the
> new
> pump for a better visual. I drained the tank today (the crap ran down my
> arm
> so i am soaked with gas (good thing I quit smoking again this week) and I
> was getting ready to cut the fuel line but noticed when I place the pump in
> position it is very cramped and I don't see how to get rubber line in
> correctly without kinking the line for that 90 degree turn. I couldn't get
> to the store in time but I'll try and get a fitting with a 90 degree which
> I'm sure they won't have the correct thread size or the end will be huge. I
> also checked my rubber line and it is 1/4" as I recall our lines are
> smaller
> than stock fuel line and are a pain in the ass to fit because we end up
> with
> larger hose. Is there a specialty parts shop who will have a fitting for
> small hose?
>
> Why is this such a PITA it just shouldn't be. Looking at the filter that
> came with the pump I won't be able to fit any hose on that monster can I
> remove the filter altogether or maybe get a fitting and a plastic filter?
> Also I remember an old post that said they make teflon tape for fuel, who
> would have that?
>
> If anyone can send me a photo of their setup I would be appreciative.
> Lin
> My pictures:
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Deep-Pink-Sprite/location
>
> http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Deep-Pink-Sprite/placement
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