Marton's 1988 Ford Festiva L build thread

[drddan]

Hey guys, its been a while since I worked on my Festiva. Today, my electric fuel pump quit. I went to Auto-Zone and got a Spectra Premium fuel pump. They had two kinds, the one I got is 2.5-4.5 flow rate, and the other one is 5-9 flow rate. Is the 2.5-4.5 flow rate good for a carbureted engine? Or should I go get the other one, which is cheaper. I also picked up three feet of 5/16" fuel line, and a Fram G8018 fuel filter from Wal-Mart (hehe, my cheap self .) My only concern is if the 2.5-4.5 flow rate is good for the carburetors. Any other helpful tips or ideas would be great, and I wont be using the butt conectors that came with the pump, but will be soldering the wires for a good connection.

P.S. to the people that may tell me to go with the mechanical fuel pump, I know that's what's "called for" but we have been through three mechanical pumps in a single year, while the electric pump lasted us two years.

The 2.5-4.5 is the one you want with a carb. Lo pressure.
EFI requires the higher pressure pump.

[valelotax]

The 2.5-4.5 is the one you want with a carb. Lo pressure. EFI requires the higher pressure pump.

Thank you, that's what I was thinking.

What if you get a flat tire? Doesn't the law state that every vehicle must carry a spare?

Two words... Weight reduction.

[blkfordsedan]

What if you get a flat tire?
Doesn't the law state that every vehicle must carry a spare?

Seriously? Is that a Canadian law? Heck, a lot of new cars don't even come with a spare....you get a can of Fix-a-flat.

[valelotax]

^ Lol. Or AAA, or... just suck it up and drive on a flat :p. Hope the rain stops before I get out of school so I can replace the pump. If not, tomorrow it is getting done. We have a garag but it is currently cluttered, lol.