EFI tank baffles
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From: Plano TX
I had major fuel starvation during turning at anything less than 1/3 tank. My first fuel pump only lasted a year and I think the fuel starvation was a factor.
I had a custom aluminum tank built with baffles and a sump. It is now impossible to get airbubbles in the line (I've tried).
I had a custom aluminum tank built with baffles and a sump. It is now impossible to get airbubbles in the line (I've tried).
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From: DFW TX
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St. Jude Donor '07
Problem here. My new motor requires a lot more fuel pressure now, so keeping it above a 1/4 is necessary. I guess I need to have a custom tank built.
I'm running a internal pump.
I'm running a internal pump.
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Consider an OEM self-contained unit....
I put a 90 Bronco internal fuel pump on my 68, just had to make to top hole a little bigger and then the whole thing dropped in. The return line returns to self contained reservoir so there is always fuel returning to the pump suction side. If yours is a 79 it may even have a bigger hole for all the stuff on top.
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by carriljc
I put a 90 Bronco internal fuel pump on my 68, just had to make to top hole a little bigger and then the whole thing dropped in. The return line returns to self contained reservoir so there is always fuel returning to the pump suction side. If yours is a 79 it may even have a bigger hole for all the stuff on top.
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Racer
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From: Burlington Ky
Originally Posted by carriljc
I put a 90 Bronco internal fuel pump on my 68, just had to make to top hole a little bigger and then the whole thing dropped in. The return line returns to self contained reservoir so there is always fuel returning to the pump suction side. If yours is a 79 it may even have a bigger hole for all the stuff on top.
Thanks guys. Sounds like it might just be a "keep you're fingers crossed and hope for the best" type situation. I'm wondering why some have problems while others don't?
Last edited by 79ls1; Oct 18, 2004 at 12:44 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
I find with my '72 and TPI, and frame mounted pump, with filter B-4 the pump on the suction side, that it's about the best solution...but that does nothing for a hard right turn....
kills it every time....
GENE
kills it every time....
GENE
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do have pics, don't know how to post
I do have pictures. However, I don't know how post them here. I sent you a separate email.
Originally Posted by Fevre
Happen to have any pics of that set up? Sounds like a winner for EFI.
Racer
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From: Marlborough MA
Originally Posted by carriljc
I put a 90 Bronco internal fuel pump on my 68, just had to make to top hole a little bigger and then the whole thing dropped in. The return line returns to self contained reservoir so there is always fuel returning to the pump suction side. If yours is a 79 it may even have a bigger hole for all the stuff on top.
