Fuel Pump Questions

[BillCNC]

Hello All,

More questions, ...

Is putting a fuel pump on my Yamato 102 worth it? I'm not going to race it, and I know that the stock fuel tank holds what, ... 2 quarts (?) Just how long would the stock Yamato tank allow me to run at let's say 3/4 throttle?

Regards
Bill

[BillCNC]

Nothing?

Bill

[1100-one]

fuel pump

Im sure you will get many replys. They probably are busy at there races for the weekend

[pav225]

Hello All,

More questions, ...

Is putting a fuel pump on my Yamato 102 worth it? I'm not going to race it, and I know that the stock fuel tank holds what, ... 2 quarts (?) Just how long would the stock Yamato tank allow me to run at let's say 3/4 throttle?

Regards
Bill

No..
Don't bother. One more thing that can fail. Stick with gravity.

[Affholter66]

Hello All,

More questions, ...

Is putting a fuel pump on my Yamato 102 worth it? I'm not going to race it, and I know that the stock fuel tank holds what, ... 2 quarts (?) Just how long would the stock Yamato tank allow me to run at let's say 3/4 throttle?

Regards
Bill

About 4 miles? Maybe...but if you're not going to to race it no sense in Fuel Pump...there are oversized tanks available..get ya maybe 6 miles..but why 3/4 throttle?

[G Stillwill]

Pretty sure Bill's not going to race it just a lake racer so he wants to stay out for longer then 10 minutes at a time.

[ZUL8TR]

Some past discussions

http://www.hydroracer.net/forums/sho...mato+fuel+pump

http://www.hydroracer.net/forums/sho...mato+fuel+pump

BTM offers a fuel pump kit. You need to ask here about success of this kit.

http://www.btmco.com/Yamato.html

[Wild Bill 96D]

I used the BTM and was impressed. Easy on - easy off. (NO PROBLEMS) And I am pickEEEEEEEE. WILD BILL

[BillCNC]

I used the BTM and was impressed. Easy on - easy off. (NO PROBLEMS) And I am pickEEEEEEEE. WILD BILL

Used it? Do you not still use it?

Bill

[BillCNC]

Thanks for the input guy's, And thanks for the links Zul8ter.

So if I understand this right, .. I will need to drill and tap the block for a fitting?
lso, BTM site says that it comes wit "Great Instructions". I thought everyone's claim as just that, regardless if the claim is true or not.

Does anyone ave a copy of those "great instructions" that they can email or PM me? might be wise to see what I will be getting into if I decide that route.

My issue is with the stock tank, ... I could easily find myself stuck with no gas in the middle of the lake. If I have to carry a spare can of gas in the boat to avoid that, ... I might as well have just one tank that holds more gas delivered by a fuel pump.

Bill

[Wild Bill 96D]

I used a 3gal tank. Once a year for the long race up the river. I put the return line in were the fuel gage was. It's good for about 25 miles at wide open. WILD BILL

[ZUL8TR]

Thanks for the input guy's, And thanks for the links Zul8ter.

So if I understand this right, .. I will need to drill and tap the block for a fitting?
lso, BTM site says that it comes wit "Great Instructions". I thought everyone's claim as just that, regardless if the claim is true or not.

Does anyone ave a copy of those "great instructions" that they can email or PM me? might be wise to see what I will be getting into if I decide that route.

My issue is with the stock tank, ... I could easily find myself stuck with no gas in the middle of the lake. If I have to carry a spare can of gas in the boat to avoid that, ... I might as well have just one tank that holds more gas delivered by a fuel pump.

Bill

Perhaps WILD BILL or others can verify the following and send instructions? You could contact BTM and ask to see a copy of the instructions or maybe they will send you a pdf?

I never did install the BTM kit but if I did I needed to drill and tap the case in the upper or lower feed channel (can't recall which). The 102 and 302 supposedly have a flat spot on the case were to drill the Y80 does not. You will have to remove the carb and the reed plate and stuff a rag in the passage to catch the alum filings. Put grease on the drill to catch most. Drill a small hole first.

This install does not appear that difficult.

[Aussie Steve]

Took me 15min to drill and install BTM kit will find instructions very very very easy .