Monday, 6 July 2015

Fuel System - Rear

After a long weekend away at the Silverstone grand prix (awesome!) I came back itching to do some work on the car.  I've been busy buying lots for the fuel system, thats what I am going to do next to get more of the rear finished off.

I am not 100% happy with two things, the first is the height of the low pressure filter- its probably me being too much of a perfectionist, but it didnt come with any kind of adapter or mount so its a different level than the pump.  I'm sure its not a problem:


 Jubliee clips came with the pump, but Ive purchased a load along with some 7.6mm and 10mm (not sure if thats right - need to check) R9 fuel pipe.  Next was to mount my new swirl pot, the second thing I am not happy with.

I had to change the bracket to the opposite side to fit - the issue with this is one of the rivnuts seems to have threaded, its not the end of the world (rock solid) but I will take anoher look after I have recovered from my weekend away:


Finally I need to sort out some piping to cover the fuel lines near the handbrake cable and out the rear, as per GBS instructions.  Not done a great deal today, too tired so giving it a miss till tomorrow.

Oh and one thing I want to do is some research on the fuel system.  I am trying to make sure I dont simply bolt things together - I want to understand as much as possible as I go through.  For example, I know what a swirl pot is for, but I dont understand how it works.

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