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Fuel Pump Modified wiring #1278671
12/10/2011 10:10
12/10/2011 10:10
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If a Walbro pump is used is the wiring mod still required. If it is where is the usual place to mount the relay

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278675
12/10/2011 10:31
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yes, the wire mod is still needed as its a lack of voltage to the pump that is the problem in the first place.

i would keep the live feed and a the walbro.

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278688
12/10/2011 11:07
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Very strange. Yes it's obviously even more needed.

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: ] #1278696
12/10/2011 11:46
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Originally Posted by Per
Very strange. Yes it's obviously even more needed.

Why very strange? For a given voltage the uprated pump will deliver more fuel.

Last edited by Ecrab; 12/10/2011 11:46.
Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278721
12/10/2011 12:47
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Bigger pump will require more current that's why.

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278738
12/10/2011 13:43
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Originally Posted by Ecrab
Originally Posted by Per
Very strange. Yes it's obviously even more needed.

Why very strange? For a given voltage the uprated pump will deliver more fuel.

Ah sorry I was bitchy. smile

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278823
12/10/2011 17:37
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whats the wire gauge for the upgrade

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278824
12/10/2011 17:48
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you can just use any amp cable!

that should do the trick!

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278874
12/10/2011 20:48
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nautical wires with non-oxydating copper is the way to go

Re: Fuel Pump Modified wiring [Re: Ecrab] #1278889
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Where's the usual place to mount the relay


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