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, "ALBERT JR" wrote:
> Hi Lyle;
> I am currently running a fuel pump from a 1983 VF 750 magna. It bolts in just like the original in fact the only difference is the angle the hoses connect at with a little rearranging of the lines you are ready to go. go to BikeBandit.com and search OEM parts for a 1983 VF750C.
> I have had no problems since instalation. Honda part #227202-001
> Al
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, "lyletrudell" wrote:
> > Thanks for the replies and the pressure info.
> > Dale, I don't know what is wrong with my stock pump, put power to it and nothing happens. Could pull it apart and see what is wrong.
> > After market pumps like the Carter P60504 put out 1-3 PSI. I know this pump very well because we have used it on our modified Opel's for years. The aftermarket Weber carb is very sensitive to high pump pressure and it will push the needle off the seat, causing flooding.
> > From what John says the Honda carbs have the same problem.
> > The Carter pump is a pusher type so it needs to be mounted near the tank. Looks like there is plenty of room to mount it on the Honda.
> > I am sure the stock pump is fine, but the biggest advantage of the Carter pump is they are used as a generic replacement. You can buy them at all the auto stores and they are dependable.
> > For safety in an accident, on our Opel's we use an oil pressure switch, if the engine stops or loses oil pressure the pump stops.
> > This won't work on our Hondas.
> > So what does Honda use to stop the electric fuel pump when you get in an accident?
> > Inertia switch?
> > Lyle
> > --- In
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, "John" wrote:
> > > Oops,
> > > The stated fuel pump volume should read 80-100 liters/hour, not minutes.
> > > John
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, John Brown wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > > I used a _80's Honda V45-V65 Magna motorcycle fuel pump_ on my '70 sedan
> > > > until upgrading to a German Pierburg in-line pump. The Honda pump has
> > > > the same mounts as our cars so it will fit in the stock location, but
> > > > the inlet and outlets are slightly different (side-by-side) instead of
> > > > being staggered, this requires the hose routing to be altered slightly.
> > > > The power wire also requires a bullet connector to be installed.
> > > > Fuel pressure requirements for our cars are between 1.5-3.5 PSI to
> > > > prevent flooding past the carburetor inlet valve, pump volume should
> > > > generally be (80-100l/min).
> > > > I modified my fuel system by installing a _Pierburg model E1F_ in-line
> > > > pump and filter next to my fuel tank, I also replaced my fuel lines with
> > > > aviation spec.hose and fire braiding. I makes periodic maintenance much
> > > > easier and the fuel pump isn't subjected to exhaust heating.
> > > > Hope this helps,
> > > > John
> > > > XXX-XXX-XXXX
> > > > lyletrudell wrote:
> > > > > My tank pickup tube was so plugged and rusted I had to cut it out and
> > > > > make a new one, then I had the tank coated. I will be replacing the
> > > > > fuel lines also.
> > > > > What after market pump should we use?
> > > > > What pressure should it put out?
> > > > > I want to put it back in the stock location under the back seat.
> > > > > I used the Carter P60504 on my Opel-GT, but it looks too long for the
> > > > > Honda.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?key ... 0504&dds=1
> > > > > > > > > The Carter P4070 looks like it might fit.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRT-P4070/
> > > > > ?
> > > > > Lyle
> > > > > --- In
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> > > > > , Bob Bondiett
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Linda, I had the same problem some years ago and it turned out to
> > > > > be� fuel lines
> > > > > > plugged with rust inside the tank and� half the way to the front!
> > > > > Had to cut some
> > > > > > out to get them to clear. Ennded up putting a fuel pump just at the
> > > > > tank outlet
> > > > > > under the car for better pick up. Good luck.
> > > > > > From: blake neilson
> > > > > > To:
anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > > > >
> > > > > > Sent: Fri, August 6, 2010 7:29:42 PM
> > > > > > Subject: Re: [anzhonda600owners] Fuel Pump?
> > > > > > �
> > > > > > Back when I was driving mine on a daily basis (in the 70's) I put
> > > > > about 1/2 a
> > > > > > can of chemtool in with about 3/4 of a full tank and greatly
> > > > > improved the volume
> > > > > > of the pump.� It had gotten gummed up with varnish.� Give that a try
> > > > > before
> > > > > > buying a new pump.� It's easy to do and cheap to try.� Chemtool is
> > > > > available in
> > > > > > a spray but also in a pourable can in most shops.� It will cost you
> > > > > less than $5
> > > > > > to see if it will help. Let us know if this helps.
> > > > > > Blake
> > > > > > --- On Fri, 8/6/10, TOM THIES wrote:
> > > > > > >From: TOM THIES
> > > > > > >Subject: Re: [anzhonda600owners] Fuel Pump?
> > > > > > >To: anzhonda600owners@ yahoogroups. com
> > > > > > >Date: Friday, August 6, 2010, 7:13 PM
> > > > > > >�
> > > > > > >Linda I know there is a way to check the fuel pump by seeing how
> > > > > much gas goes
> > > > > > >into a jar in so many seconds.� I am sure some one will be able to
> > > > > tell you.� � I
> > > > > > >am sure you check the fuel filter and the screen in side the carb.�
> > > > > but it might
> > > > > > >also be something in the carb that is not letting in enough gas.� �
> > > > > � I would start
> > > > > > >with checking the pump if you have checked with the screen and filter.
> > > > > > >good luck and let us know what you find
> > > > > > >Tom t
> > > > > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > >>From: Linda Classon
> > > > > > >>To: 2cylinderhondas@ yahoogroups. com
> > > > > > >>Cc: Anzhonda600owners
> > > > > > >>Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 4:04 PM
> > > > > > >>Subject: [anzhonda600owners] Fuel Pump?
> > > > > > >>�
> > > > > > >>I've got a 1971 sedan that seems to need a fuel pump (It's got a new
> > > > > > >>rebuilt carb, the gas lines are good, the tank has been relined, yet
> > > > > > >>it doesn't get enough gas at higher speeds).
> > > > > > >>Does anyone have one available and if so, how much would it be?
> > > > > > >>Thanks!
> > > > > > >>Linda