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Brackers

United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Mar 2014 :  18:04:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks to everyone for the great feedback. Purchased the recommended pump and will be fitted soon.
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Jon

United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Feb 2014 :  18:31:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yep the one andyb said is best but fit a filter king regulator to as it helps alot

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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts

Posted - 17 Feb 2014 :  11:21:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You could try one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Facet-Solid-State-Cube-Fuel-Pump-Kit-3-0-4-5-Psi-With-8mm-Unions-Fuel-Filter-/350990372853

my lad has one on his stiletto

sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
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petespops

United Kingdom
93 Posts

Posted - 16 Feb 2014 :  21:11:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You could use something like an SU type electric pump as fitted to lots of early '60,s '70,s cars, Triumph Stag, Some Jags etc.
Earlyish Petrol Sherpa vans/ Rover 214/216 had a nice little compact unit about the size of a plastic fuel filter that was fitted in line up at the back of the car. I had this type fitted on my Pinto powered Ford Pop......never gave an ounce of trouble.
On the electrical side, you should fit a relay AND a fuel cut off inertia switch for safety in the unlikely event of a collision.
Its a bit trial and error, but you may also need a fuel regulator.

Hope this helps

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Brackers

United Kingdom
14 Posts

Posted - 16 Feb 2014 :  18:41:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi everyone,

I am thinking of changing my existing fuel pump on my 1973 Rapier Fastback, to an electric one. Has anyone done this and can they give me some advice please? I hear that this can cause problems if you fit the wrong type.

Many thanks
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