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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: PhilCavSRi130 on 05 January 2013, 22:28:11

Title: fuel pump flow rate?
Post by: PhilCavSRi130 on 05 January 2013, 22:28:11

Hi guys.

Does anyone know the flow rate of the 2.5 fuel pumps?

ta  :y

Title: Re: fuel pump flow rate?
Post by: car5car on 06 January 2013, 05:03:34

I don't know flow rate. You can probably drive and see fuel pressure. Maybe you'll need to remove cowl cover and use tape to attach pressure gauge to hood.

Title: Re: fuel pump flow rate?
Post by: Agemo on 06 January 2013, 09:35:03

Interesting question, I am curious as to why you want to know. If you floor it going uphill, is there enough power? If there is, then your flow is OK, if not, then your pump may be U/S. Easy to source and to change.

Title: Re: fuel pump flow rate?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2013, 10:53:10

The simple way to measure it is to disconnect the return line from the fuel rail / tank, extend the return using a piece of hose and place it in a fuel can, ensuring that you are in a well ventilated area. Run the engine for a minute and see how much fuel you get. Engine will use negligible fuel at idle, and pump will be operating at the regulated pressure. As said, though, it will be more than adequate for the most thirsty engine fitted as standard.