EFI fuel pump and water.

[Bruce Plecan]

> >> methanol fuel solenoid could do the trick. I have noticed that some 12v
> >>tire pump compressors can supply _lots_ of pressure.
> >$20, 3.5 lbs, ~250 PSI
> >Grumpy

> The problem with these pumps is very low duty cycle. You can run them for
> about 15 minutes before they must cool down for about the same time.

I have no interest in 15 mins at WOT.  Not even 30 secs, continous.

> Having said that, you don't need to run them for very long to pressurise
at
> small bottle. The question is how would you maintain the pressure? If the
> bottle is half full of water you will get a drop of pressure by about half
> as it empties.

I had an economical part number for one, and misplaced it...  was looking
for it today...

> I guess you can have a gauge and a switch in the cabin, but that isn't
very
> pleasant. Anyone know of a source for a pressure switch at this sort of
> pressure?

Was thinking worse case just an air compressor cut off switch.
Grumpy

> The other thing to do is to live with the pressure drop, and fill up with
air
> from the gas station when you fill with water. However those compressors
> probably only go up to around 100psi, I've filled my bike to 75psi.
> Tom Parker - parkert at ihug.co.nz


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