Phil P Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 After reading many posts on here about how unreliable the facet interrupter type fuel pump is, I'm thinking of replacing mine as a precautionary measure Am thinking of going for a facet solid state item (probably the fast road one). Is this likely to be a more reliable choice that the interrupter type i currently have? Any experiences/ thoughts/recommendations would be welcome before I take the plunge! In case its relevant, its for a 1700xflow, twin 40 webers and I've fitted a purolator fuel pressure regulator. thanks Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 Having replaced my reliable engine driven pump with a Facet silver top unit, it came as no surprise after reading countless threads regarding reliability when it failed! Still after having to lie in the road leaning under the back axle trying to whack the pump with my trusty maglite, it fired into life once more. In my opinion being let down on more than one occasion(pump failure on a major rounderbout) from a major manufacturer warrants closer inspection of quality control, my pump was only 1week old, could not be bothered to return it to demon tweeks, so found the closest bin and ditched it in favour of Webers silent and reliable unit. Has run perfect since installation. 1700 all steel x-flow. C7 PWT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian balson Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 I had a Solid State Facet that lasted 7 years (18k miles). Replaced last year with another. It's noisy, but above 2500 revs other sounds take over ! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 Why move away from the engine driven item in the first place. My x flow seems to perform very well on the original item and the motor is rated at circa 145 bhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 Had advice that around 140 bhp is on the limit for a mechanical pump. Any more hp and you should go for an electric one, with an inline regulator. Not knowing about the Facet pump problems, I fitted a Red Top a year ago, and its still ok, done about 5k since then. Fingers crossed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil P Posted February 26, 2002 Author Share Posted February 26, 2002 Thanks for the replies. As Peter T suggests I have ordered a Weber pump (from James Whiting) - double bonus with increased reliability & quieter operation Thanks Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 The Weber pump seems to be the one to have. Had mine for 2 years now as have a few others and all seems well. I had 3 Facet's go west on 2 cars prio to the Weber pump purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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