Was there ever a provision for a mechanical diaphragm style fuel pump
on a Mazda rotary?  Suitable for filling a carburetor float bowl?  I
looked through on line catalogs for early Mazda rotary powered
vehicles, and only found electric pumps listed.  Is there a place to
put a fuel pump eccentric on the engine?

Regards,

Matt-

I had one of the earliest cars in 1973 and it had an electric pump.
It would have to be belt driven.

Paul Lamar


Matt,

Are you running a 13B or RX8, there is provision for a pump
If you are RX8. You can use the drive for the apex seal oiler
If you use premix in the tank instead. I am thinking of doing it
With my RX8, it will require a machined block to suit.

Chris in NZ.

That is a great idea Chris.

This outfit has all sorts of mechanical fuel pumps.
http://www.kinsler.com/page--Home-Page--13.html
Download the complete catalog here.
http://www.kinsler.com/page--HandbookCatalog--2.html


Paul Lamar

Chris, this is an excellent idea and with an out board ignition system no
electrics are required to operate the engine, with a hand primer you could
hand prop it and do away with the starter. Mod the engine Paul, I will
spring for the mod if it is not too expensive.

Milo

I will when I get time. I sold the KIS Cruiser and a firewall
forward turbo engine package for it and I am getting that ready to
ship. I bought Mike's RV4 so I need money to pay for that
and space in the hangar to house it. I also need to pick it up
in Minneapolis and tow it down here.

The C182 is up for sale as well. All this takes time.

I have your test stand almost ready to start. I am waiting
on some more wire of the right side. I think the EFI plumbing
needs redoing too. Once we get it running with Tracy's system
as a base line then we can try some other simpler ideas.

I need a couple of self clones :)

Paul Lamar

Thanks all for your thoughts on the fuel pump.


Regards,

Matt-