What to DO?

[Programmer]

Much the same way the early Fords started their EFI program--LP pump in the
tank, and high pressure on the frame rail--interesting...

Lyndon
-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory A. Parmer <gparmer at acesag.auburn.edu>
To: gmecm at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <gmecm at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: July 27, 1999 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: What to DO?


>
>> 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
>