belt drive fuel pump in SS

[buzzinhalfdozen]

Yeah I've ran a belt driven pump years ago on an injected small block, it worked very well for that purpose. I don't recall seeing it stated that was the reasoning for using it, thought this was for a carbed SS application. I'm sorry I misunderstood the application here.

[HandOverFist]

He did not state what combination it was to be used on Joe...was only making an inquiry.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

He did not state what combination it was to be used on Joe...was only making an inquiry.

He wants to use it on a Carb SS application.

[buzzinhalfdozen]

OK went back and reread, it does state for SS application, though no mention of injected or carb. Now as far as the fuel sample at the fuel tank goes I can only give my personal experience with that. I had switched from my EFI set up back to my carb for a race, in doing so I failed to transfer my sample valve to my carb regulator. Of course I didn't realise this till I made my first qualifying pass, when I saw it I mentioned to the tech folks they said they would send someone over and observe me taking a sample from the cell. Did that went directly back to my trailer and put my sample valve on. guess what I'm saying is yes you could maybe do it that way but wonder how long before the tech guys tired of the extra effort on their part. Joe

[Dragsinger]

SSdiv6,

You understate my helper resources :} I have been racing for about 50 years. I completely understand the logistics required.

[Dragsinger]

Hand, I think you are correct. If a racer has not run one, he has no way to understand my liking it.

I began running a belt drive pump about five years ago. And I do like it, trouble free, low fuel pressure at idle, all the pressure you want at high speed.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by buzzinhalfdozen

OK went back and reread, it does state for SS application, though no mention of injected or carb. Now as far as the fuel sample at the fuel tank goes I can only give my personal experience with that. I had switched from my EFI set up back to my carb for a race, in doing so I failed to transfer my sample valve to my carb regulator. Of course I didn't realise this till I made my first qualifying pass, when I saw it I mentioned to the tech folks they said they would send someone over and observe me taking a sample from the cell. Did that went directly back to my trailer and put my sample valve on. guess what I'm saying is yes you could maybe do it that way but wonder how long before the tech guys tired of the extra effort on their part. Joe

What extra effort Joe? I have never seen tech standing over anyone's shoulder as they drew a fuel sample. The rulebook does not stipulate which end of the car the sample is to be drawn from...only between the cell and the carb or whatever you are using. Like I stated earlier, most late model cars have no external provision for opening the hood...the key is always in the trunk lock of my car. What could be easier than turning a valve at the bottom of a cell? I doubt tech gives a red rodent's rectum how you get the fuel out...you pointing it out earlier only confused them. No doubt it will be easier to access under the hood on some cars if the cell is mounted directly to the trunk floor as it is in our Camaro, but I'm saying it isn't necessarily the only option.

[Dragsinger]

most likely, I will do an electric pump so I do not run the risk of tech folks not liking my choice.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

most likely, I will do an electric pump so I do not run the risk of tech folks not liking my choice.

I would at least make the inquiry. I would mount a cell under the hood in a minute if it were allowed using a lesser fuel pump along with a lot less fuel lines, but that was disallowed per previous inquiry.

[Dragsinger]

Hand, it is not a decision to make short term. Especially since the cab and bed are outside and the frame is inside Just gathering info for future consideration.

And I do have a number of new shinny parts to work with before a fuel pump is needed.