Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) supplying the aeromotive A1000, thoughts?

[Signal73]

I hear different opinions about supplying the pump. Some say use a sump instead of a standpipe type setup like the draw straw. Is there any benifit to either?

 

[csutton7]

gravity fed is by far the best--mine has been gravity fed(100%) since I did it back in '02 I think--may have been '01 I can't remember--I did change the original one out as I thought it was going out, but it turned out to be a loose ground wire after I had it almost out, but the new one is going on 3yrs with no problems---this is what I know--how it will function with other feed systems is beyond me---chris

 

[Signal73]

Chris, did you use a sump something similar to this?

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[csutton7]

no---I couldn't find anything when I did mine. so I drilled a hole and modified an Areoquip bulk head fitting and used some poly washers and had to make a metal washer so that it wouldn't pull through---it's been fine since I did it---I would do this now if I do it over again---where can you get this???--I thought a few years ago someone made these or was going to, but then I forgot about it and then I could never find the post again----I also put a shut off valve on it so that I could change things around without having to dump fuel---pre filter also then pump into a RACOR filter and an Aeromotive regulator---chris

 

[Signal73]

That is from Diesel innovations, I couldnt find it on there website so I have a email into them to see if they still make it. If so Ill post the details when they get back to me.

 

[Mundgyver]

That is a slick piece of work. I make the assumption that it is mounted on the bottom of the tank, is that correct?? Might be interesting it you could put one up on top of the tank to act as a supply and vent. What is the part number for that.

 

[Signal73]

Im waiting for a return email, may be a day or 2 because of the weekend.

 

[csutton7]

yea that's who was going to make them--will be interesting to see if they still are making them and have some in stock---

chris

 

[RonA]

Let me know if you have trouble finding something Chris. I'll make you one.

 

[Bobcat698]

I plan on using a 5/8" standpipe as the sump fittings aren't street legal among other reasons. .
Do you think it'll work well?

 

[csutton7]

Bobcat--I'm not sure--I knew the sump wasn't street legal, but back when I did this and even now I don't care---I want my pump to live--no other pump has the record that my aeromotive and plumbing and wiring system has--but again it's 100% gravity fed and as long as I can remember electric pumps like to have head pressure---they are not suckers, but can push all day long---



RonA--I'll let you know--it would be nice to have one as a back up --If I remember right the one shown also had a internal ring and you bolted the two together using 2 gaskets also, but one could use some fuel resistant sealant to get the same effect and it may be better---it would be nice if the nuts were welded on to that inner ring vs loose and I don't think this system had that---anyway I'll let you know---chris

 

[Signal73]

Here is a question for you guys, When you run a full fuel system, ditching the stock filter setup, how do you plumb in the injector return line?

 

[csutton7]

the return line is separate from the the stock filter, so you don't need to worry about it------chris

 

[Signal73]

On an early 12 valve though? the line goes right into the top of the fuel filter housing. Im looking to take off that whole setup.

 

[Jff24Gordn]

if it was me, I would cut the banjo fitting off and flare the tube out to a AN size and run that to a T in the return line. I would start the flare with a double flare tool to make the 1st part, then finish it with a 37* tool.
OR...
Get a small aluminum block and thread one end 1/4NTP and the other the threads of the banjo and plumb from there to the return line.
OR...
some rubber fuel hose and clamps to the return line.

 

[bgilbert]

I would run the return back to the tank. T it at the vent or another bulkhead fitting in the top of the tank. Gravity fed will allow the A1000 to last longer. I got pics in my gallery of how I did my A1000 and -12 bulkhead fitting in the bottom of the tank.

 

[zstroken]

I ran the return into a T that t's into my return line off my regulator. If your not comfortable putting the fitting on the bottom, you can put it on the side, near the bottom.

 

[csutton7]

sorry thought you were talking about a 24v---chris

 

[Jim Fulmer]

I tee's my injector return line in the return to tank years ago but didn't gain or see any advantage except it's easier when you change injectors.



On the A1000 I set mine up like bgilbert did with a -12 supply from the bottom of the tank as I want it to live longer, plus it allows for more/bigger pump later on if needed.



Garrett, if you can't run a sump then a stan pipe will have to do, just try and make it really big.



Signal, that pickup is a slick piece, what size do they have fitting for -8, -10 or -12?



While were on the subject! As you know I still run the stock system on my truck and run the A1000 as a stand along backup when I'm on it. On my supply I run a -10 all the way up to the pump then take it down to a -6 at the banjo inlet. I have -6, -8 and -10 fittings ordered for the front inlet above the rack plug and I will put the biggest line on in there that willl fit. It will still be a duel feed using a -10 Y block.



Jim

 

[Signal73]

I talked to DI today, they are no longer having those made. They were using them before the whole standpipe idea came out which is what they use now. So I guess the way to go is like Bgilbert did in his gallery using a bulkhead unless we find another source for a sump.