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Old May 4, 2011 | 06:09 AM
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Fuel pump localisation.

Will it work if I put the fuel pomp here?



Some poeple tell that it will not work because I will not have enought PSI
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Re: Fuel pump localisation.

I've seen those mounted on the block. I don't see how that could be a bad spot, just gives u more room.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Re: Fuel pump localisation.

Gerotor pumps don't like sucking too much, you might have trouble getting it to prime.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Re: Fuel pump localisation.

a pump like that will push the fuel better then pull it get it as close to the tank as you can
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