ive managed to get my old fuel pump out and find a replacement pump. Only trouble is that the new pump i was given is from a TP EFI model, i compared the 2 pumps and they don't seem to be majorly different. The most noticeable differences are the actual pump is some what larger and obviously the intake line has different connections for the EFI. I'm wondering is there a huge problem if i simply cut the intake line and put a flare on it and then replace it in the tank? what i'm worried about is that because the pump is bigger it will push more fuel into the carby and cause it to flood. does anyone have any advice on this?

the float level needle inside the carby will stop the flooding

and your TM is the later model with the electric pump

the fuel pump pressure will be 19 to 25 kPa

EFI pumps at a higher pressure so efi hose needs to be used and good
clamps fitted

long term you might find the higher pressure benificial

The EFI setup has the different clamps. How do I attach these to me existing hose?

you use normal threaded hose clamps you can tighten
on both ends over the pipe tighten
then check for leaks


are you saying the steel pipe sizes are different main line on the car
and efi pump pipe outlet ?

do you have a flaring tool or a way of make up a joining pipe ?

So I could make a joining pipe to go between the fuel pump and the car hose?

yes a joining pipe or even add an inline fuel filter

as long as it doesnt leak

Thanks for the advice,
sorry i appear a little :nuts: and confused as i said in my earlier thread i know nothing about these cars and have a mechanical aptitude of an ant. lol i will give it a go and let you know how it works out. I may also replace the plastic fuel filter under the bonnet with a metal one just to be safe. i hope after all of this the RAA was right and the fuel pump is the problem

you do not want to use a EFI pump on a carby. pressure is too high. carby pump is more about flow rather than pressure.

also efi pump needs the hole at the bottom of the tank for the support bolt.

pump delivery pressures are very different


carby pump 25 kPa 3 psi
EFI pump 196 kPa 28 psi

can you return that efi pump and find a carby one

Not sure why people here are telling you to use the efi pump mate with high pressure hose, this is totally wrong advice full stop and there is no excuse for giving advice that is not educated and clearly wrong let alone dangerous for you to carry out!

If you use the EFI pump, the needle seat WILL NOT be able to cope with the pressure or flow of an efi pump, nor will the standard fuel filter for that matter. You will get away with if for a second or two but then it will be all over for both you and your car.

ONLY USE a fuel pump form a carb model, I have heard of people using the manual pump on these or if it helps I have a carb elec pump here from a TP wagon, not sure if it is what you are after.

Mal

Closing this thread with a redirect to your other one http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57060.

Magna buff, I see you are trying to help but be careful with advice which may lead to a risk of damage or risk to safety. If you are really not sure about something please be careful about your posting. Many people do try to do their own home mechanics these days with limited expertise, relying on sources like the internet which can be plagued with mis-advice. I would hate to see anyone hurt themselves as a result... especially in our club... a good example of this is people trying to give advice on cutting springs using compression clamps.