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Topic: Electric fuel pump question
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travs69
Gearhead Posts: 122
From: Bethalto, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2003 11:37 PM
   
If I am running a fuel cell.. am I better off to use an electric fuel pump (on the street) than a mechanical? If I do use an electronic pump am I better off putting it closer to the fuel cell or closer to the motor or does it matter?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2003 11:58 PM
Fuel cell = electric pump.
Always near the fuel supply, never near the engine.------------------
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 511
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-30-2003 10:35 AM
Mounted low so it doesn't suck air instead of fuel.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1641
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 10:55 AM
I like mechanical pumps for the street. They are more reliable. If HUGE volumes aren't needed, and you aren't worried about that 1hp that is required to run the pump, they are the only way to go. They are also safer. They don't continue to run and spray fuel in case of a crash, like an electric pump can.I can't see what the problem would be with running one with a fuel cell. They will draw fuel from any source... even a pickle jar.  Good Luck! ------------------
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