Hey everyone,
I will be attempting to put a Facet Pump in the van tomorrow and i'm not sure on filters.
Do i need to run a filter before the inlet and then before the carb or is just before the carb
enough?

The instructions are saying something about 74 micron filter before the inlet??

Can someone please clear this up for me

Thanks

There is already a strainer in the tank on the outlet pipe.
If fitting a filter on the inlet side of pump make it a big one, or it can starve the pump. A Falcon or Commo V6 fuel filter is cheap, works well and is a metal can so won't get broken.

My car just runs a Purolator glass filter at the carby, it's worked fine for 20+ years. Filter element is replaceable.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Thanks doc... always full of knowledge
Engine is finally in just need to get this fuel pump done after work and a few more bits then finally get to start your handy work then off she goes to paint in January

I mounted a Facet Posi Flow Pump [PN 60104] on the back sUbframe of my van and used the small brass filter that Facet supplied - it screws into the inlet port of the pump.

http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/facet- ... s-16-p.asp

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1965 Mini Van (1360)
1970 Mk2 Cooper S (1310)
1978 Rover SD1 V8 (4.6)
1996 Land Rover Discovery V8 (4.0)

What carby are you running? I can't make it out from the photo.

Cheers Shane

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If it's not a Cooper S, the mini was designed to be modified!

I have facets on 4 of our minis all mounted on the rear sub frame 2 vans 2 sedans 3 have the supplied brass filter on the inlet 2 have inline plastic filters up the front all run 1.5 SU carbies no problems

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65 panel van Sprog
73 panel van Iggy

Mikuni HSR by the looks of things

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I am the son of the STIG

HOTBRICKS
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'65 NCF MINI.....
'69 MINIMATIC.... 9 year resto still on the go

Thanks for all the info the install was a success and the pump is working.. now i just need to figure out what i wired up wrong elsewhere


Its a Mikuni

A quality fuel filter before the carby, ( changed regularly ) should be enough .

I bolted the pump to the bulkhead next to the washer bottle with a cheap plastic filter on the inlet side and clear glass tube type filter on the weber inlet. Works well and no messing about under the car or running wires..

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67 Deluxe
Dry suspension
1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

Not a good idea to put the pump up there for 2 reasons:
1. These Facet (and copy) pumps are designed for gravity feed, not suction lift.
2. In hot weather, the fuel line to the pump can suffer vapour lock. Particularly when parked. Most cars avoid mounting the pump up high for this reason.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

yer pretty sure the instructions on my yet to be installed gold flo facet pump, says that the pump operates best in a pushing motion and it also mentions on keeping the pump within approx 1m of the tank

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SPO41 Mk2 Cooper S very original
1993 R32 Nissan Skyline GTR

Thanks for the heads up Doc and Davern, I had no idea.
Ive had it set up that way for quite a while and had no problems during the Melb-Bali road trip or driving around Bali (hot and humid). Do you think I should move the pump to the rear subframe now or leave it as it is since it seems to be coping ok?

Thanks

Mikal

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67 Deluxe
Dry suspension
1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

Facet pumps can last over 20 years mounted down the back on the subframe. Well, mine has...
In yours it is working harder sucking fuel uphill where you have it mounted. This `might' affect its service life. OTOH, it ain't broke...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Best results are to have them near and under the tank (easier on a sedan) and on a 45deg angle. (edit/ check instructions of orientation! I can't remember)

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