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Stonedbeetle
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 Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:43 am Post subject: Fuel Pump Recommendation |
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I purchased a 78 bus that had a performance built 2000 in it. The motor requires some attention so while I am deciding what to do with it I am putting in a stock 1700 with dual 34's on it. The pump in the bus is a high flow so I understand I will need to change it out. A friend suggested a rotary style at about 2 to 3lbs PSI.
Can anyone make a recommendation on a pump. In my research I am not seeing rotary's less than 3.5.
Thanks!
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Pump Recommendation |
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there has been much discussion about this over the years, and you will get many different replies about it.
my personal recommendation is to get a Pierburg 912 FPMP, and be sure to put a filter inline BEFORE it.
Also use the 321 906 059C relay. it's easy to wire in and is a good safety measure.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247000
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=435807
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Stonedbeetle
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Pump Recommendation |
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Thank you! I never seem to use the correct search terms to find relevant info. I am a simple guy so this is perfect!
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Tcash
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Stonedbeetle
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel Pump Recommendation |
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I will absolutely be installing a relay / cutoff switch. I am super paranoid about the fire issue. While I was at it, I pulled the tank, replaced all the hoses with fuel injection rated hose and clamps, filler neck etc. I inspected everything 4 times, and still may never put gas in it 
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jtauxe
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel Pump Recommendation |
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| Carter In-Line Electric Fuel Pumps P60504 |
I've used a few of these. 3/4 were good, 1/4 was DOA but Amazon replaced it with no questions asked and no bother to return the dead one, so I got a few free parts.
I like that it can go in the same place as an FI rotary pump.
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