Most vehicles
fuel tanks are mounted at least two feet below and ten feet away from the fuel
pump. This configuration creates multiple problems associated with the fuel
delivery to the engine. First, the injection pump has to draw the fuel from
the tank by creating a vacuum which produces fuel vapor. Second, while the vehicle
is in motion the movement of the fuel inside the tank causes air to become entrained
within the fuel. By having entrained air and air vapor in the fuel, the engine
does not perform at it's full potential. Air and fuel vapor occupy the space
that should have pure fuel, thus delaying the injection of fuel (retarded timing)
into the combustion chamber. The air/vapor present in fuel is very inconsistent,
making it virtually impossible to adapt the varying degrees of changes in injection
timing. The answer to this problem is the FASS kit.
The FASS is a high pressure / fuel filtration system that is designed
to remove the air / vapor from your fuel before it enters the injection system.
Once you remove the air / vapor from the fuel, your diesel engine will run more
efficiently. This means better fuel economy, an increase in horsepower and torque,
and lower emmissions. Take a look at how FASS works.
If you are planning to use vegetable oil with your FASS pump, then please
read this.