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Actually, it's worthwhile noting that whilst the HP version of the Commodore in tank pump is a good replacement in an EFI V8 - there is a low pressure version of the in tank pump. If you wanted to use a later fuel tank with a carby set up - that may solve that particular problem ( with the exception of a diesel pickup and previously mentioned types of external electric pumps.)
Facet not available? The spare pump from my 110 that's in my garage must be worth a fortune. I thought it cost over $300 new many years ago!
Correct - but only on EFI cars. I had one in my '86 RRCQuote:
Originally Posted by Baggy
I once converted a Falcon XF from EFI to carby. I kept the EFI pump but cut the lid off the fuel pressure regulator and installed a light spring in the reg. I ended up with under 4 psi and it worked beautifully. There's no reason you can't use an EFI pump so long as you provide a suitable regulator and return line to the tank. But for a single line to the carby, no way!
I reckon a generic electric fuel pump will do the job : the V8 hardly revs to the moon, so a pump for a 4-cylinder will work in a pinch.
I used an old Mini electric pump on my previous 110 when the old pump died on me: worked quite well until I sold the vehicle.
Mini electric fuel pumps aren't known for their reliability. I have a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakeslouw
So when you sold the vehicle, I'm I to assume the pump stopped working well?
The 3.5 V8 does rev quite high (well, higher than a Holden V8). That's the only way to get any power or torque out of it, apparently.
Yep, generic (or universal) pump is the way to go. I can't seem to find any quality ones nowdays. They're all cheap and nasty.
Actually the fuel filter clogged up eventually, but the vehicle was sold to pay for education fees for tertiary education.
The pump kept on going. Could also have been a generic. My point really was that a 4-cylinder pump could flow enough for the V8.