maddog Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hi guys, The rebuild is getting to the interesting bit now, and throwing up unforseen problems. Where is the best place to mount the electric fuel pump, and does it need to ne on rubber cotton reels? Also with a 4 barrel holly and a dual port manifold, does the alli spacer plate have to be fitted beteen them. I am useing an S&S subframe, and it looks awfully tight for the bonnet (cant check it easly at the mo as the bonnet is else where) ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Chris Draper Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 My fuel pump is mounted on the rear bulkhead, next to the tank. Not sure if it's rubber mounted, but I guess it couldn't hurt. My Holley was mounted on an ally plate - & I think the bolt pattern requires this (I say "was" as I've now got an Edelbrock). Clearance should be OK if you're using one of the modified S&S sub-frames - I believe they're built a bit lower to help clearance for carbs like the Holley - at least with the double bulge bonnet (which I would think you'll have on a DHC). If it does turn out to be a problem, you can get sub-frame lowering spacers at little cost. The other thing is the air filter; I assume you're using one of the large circular pancakes, but they come in two depths & you may need the thinner one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Chris is right about the fuel pump. I also thought that the 'spacer' was only required if the bolt pattern on the manifold required it. What's the dual port manifold, a JWR one? Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddog Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Yea, it is a JWR manifold with the studs running through from the manifold. The spacer is tapered. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevew2 Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Andy We mount the fuul pump on the rear bulkhead on the O/S next to the tank,just mount it as it comes. With either manifold with our subframe you shouldn't have any bonnet clearance problems. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malcolm Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Thanks Steve. Martyn's car (SnS subframe) managed with both the JWR and 'normal' Offy manifolds. I'm quite sure he fitted the JWR without a spacer as I was going to fit one to my V8 DHC which DID have clearance problems. I understand the JWR is often recommended in such cases. Though sounds like it shouldn't matter anyway..... Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddog Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Thanks All, Must just be my eye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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