fuel filter location

[Simon Quested]

Hi Tom and all

> > My problem is one of space there is
> > precious little of it at the back where the tank is.  I can fit the
> > fuel pump in line before the transmission tunnel but the fuel filter
> > is just too big. If I were to fit this straight after the pump the
> > pipe work would be a bit ugly :-( There is however a lot more room
> > for this bulky item if I were to plumb it into the engine bay end.
> > Is there a problem with this? most production installations have the
> > filter very close to the pump.. Also when going from metal pipe to
> > flexible hose would a jubilee clip on its own be good enough or
> > would some type of flanging or crimp be needed.

This is what I have found out about installing your own efi.....

1) the fuel pump needs to be as clost to the tank as possible.
2) In line filters can go any where.
3) the Fuel pressor regulator has to be on the fuel rail.
4) the return fromthe regulator needs to go back to the tank.
5) a surge tank is a VERY good idea when using a std fuel tank.

Hope this helps 

Simon
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  Simon Quested (E-mail questeds at lincoln.ac.nz)
  Computer Technician, Silicon Graphics & Windows NT Support
  Centre for Computing and Biometrics
  LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND
  Phone (64)(03) 3252811 Ext. 8087
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