What to DO?

[Gregory A. Parmer]

> pumps, or a cheaper solution is off the F150 series mid to late 90's
> truck with the V8, as it has an external fuel pump that holds 50PSI with

Airtex "E2000". Available to fit an '88 Ford Ranger too from your local
Advanced Auto ($76 US) or other parts house. For more flow/pressure
there's a similar pump for about a 1990 Volvo. I'm sure there are others
if you have decent counter personnel.

Based on previous discussions here and Mike Knell's "Chevrolet TPI &
TBI Engine Swapping" book, the proper way to set up that external pump
is to use a cheapo low pressure electric pump to feed a reservoir. The
high press pump can then go below the level of the reservoir and get
an air-free supply. Note that the reservoir is *not* pressurized. It
merely prevents starvation of the high press pump (and premature
pump or engine failure).  See page 10-6 of the Knell book.

BTW--see www.airtexproducts.com....I'll betcha MSD doesn't make their own
pump.  :)
-greg