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Alan Wheeler · 14-02-2007, 23:35

Yeas Dave, a simple transfer pump and a simple filter. You don't need anything sophisticated at all. The cheap CAV filter units are just fine. (They are also known by many other names). They have an alloy top with 4 inlet configurations. A simple but very good cartridge filter. The filters are a standard secondary filter used on almost all engines. And then a glass bowl underneath with a small "tap" at the bottom to drain water. I would use two of those and a small electric fuel lift pump. I actually use electric fuel pumps from cars. Our students wreck cars for part of their course and I use all sorts of goodies for differeing uses. Some fuel pumps are great. Especially the ones designed for continuouse running for EFI. The pumps that pump to a carb often don't like running continuose.

Steve, yeah I can't fault that logic either, apart from it is not praticle for me in most situations.

14-02-2007, 23:35	#20
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,042	Yeas Dave, a simple transfer pump and a simple filter. You don't need anything sophisticated at all. The cheap CAV filter units are just fine. (They are also known by many other names). They have an alloy top with 4 inlet configurations. A simple but very good cartridge filter. The filters are a standard secondary filter used on almost all engines. And then a glass bowl underneath with a small "tap" at the bottom to drain water. I would use two of those and a small electric fuel lift pump. I actually use electric fuel pumps from cars. Our students wreck cars for part of their course and I use all sorts of goodies for differeing uses. Some fuel pumps are great. Especially the ones designed for continuouse running for EFI. The pumps that pump to a carb often don't like running continuose. Steve, yeah I can't fault that logic either, apart from it is not praticle for me in most situations. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.