Modern engines in mini trucks use fuel injection systems. This current sophisticated system relies on an electric fuel pump to function. The electric fuel pumps drive fuel to the injectors at a given pressure. After receiving the fuel, the injectors spray it into the combustion chamber. This is the mechanism under which a petrol direct injection works.
The electric fuel pump does the role of supplying the engine with the required quantity of fuel despite the temperature of the engine. This kind of pump will automatically switch on once you ignite the engine. This capability makes the electric fuel pump the best to start a mini truck that has stayed for long at the parking yard. Let us have a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the electric fuel pump.
Advantages of an Electric Fuel Pumps
These pumps can cover 100,000 miles on service. They will give you a long time of service. Your mini truck’s general health must be good for them to reach this mileage.
The electrical fuel pump is fitted with a safety feature called the inertia switch. This switch is sensitive to body rolls. It automatically switches off the electric fuel pump when it detects an accident. Switching the pump will cut fuel supply to the engine, thereby stopping the combustion process in the combustion chamber.
It has the Electric Management Unit, which controls the activities of the electric fuel pump. This unit can switch on or off the pump when the engine is running and helps to regulate and ensure constant fuel supply into the combustion chambers.
The electric fuel pumps operate nonstop once they are on. They are installed within the fuel tank to cool and protect them from fire. When functioning, the fuel pump is prone to fire or fuel leaks. Inside, the fuel tank is safer from such eventualities.
They supply fuel under high pressure, which modern fuel-injected engines require. The mechanical fuel pumps cannot generate adequate pressure to deliver fuel to the injectors.
Disadvantages of Electric Fuel Pump
Replacing the electric fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank is very expensive and takes time. If your pump is located in the fuel tank, in case it requires a replacement, be sure to spend more cash and time on replacing it.
The electric fuel pump might fail without giving you a clear warning. In this case, you might keep using the mini truck and end up causing more damage to other engine parts.
If your mini truck develops ECU or electric problems, the electric fuel pump will not function because it depends on the ECU.
Conclusion
The electric pump is all you need for your mini truck to gain more power. The fuel-injected mini truck is robust compared to mini trucks with carburetors. It is because their combustion chamber receives a regulated fuel constantly under high pressure. Despite the few disadvantages of the electric fuel pump, they remain popular in modern cars. Therefore you will not miss the point if you decide to replace your fuel pump.