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Electric Fuel Pump
Kalgoorlie Sandman Wed 03 Nov 2021, 11:44 pm
Hello MJ's,
I am looking at installing an electric fuel pump in my panel van but unsure of where, how and what type. Motor is a warm 308 with a holley 4 barrel carby. Any comments /suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Andrew
I am looking at installing an electric fuel pump in my panel van but unsure of where, how and what type. Motor is a warm 308 with a holley 4 barrel carby. Any comments /suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Andrew
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
HQVAN Sat 06 Nov 2021, 4:57 pm
Hi Andrew,
I just recently went through this with my HQ.
My high flow mechanical pump was leaking and it was starting to get worse. I tried to look at getting an overhaul kit for it, but they are hard to source, and pretty pricey to boot.
At the suggestion of a couple of members I went with installing a Carter electric pump, along with a Peel safety switch to power it. The Safety switch operates by sensing a pulse from the ignition coil, so that it only powers the pump when the car is running. It also powers up for 2.5 seconds to prime the pump when the the ignition is first turned on.
I have mounted the pump on the chassis above the tail shaft, and ran fuel hose from the tank outlet to the pump and back into the fuel hard line to the engine bay. It works really well and I am very happy with it.
Cheers, Karl.
I just recently went through this with my HQ.
My high flow mechanical pump was leaking and it was starting to get worse. I tried to look at getting an overhaul kit for it, but they are hard to source, and pretty pricey to boot.
At the suggestion of a couple of members I went with installing a Carter electric pump, along with a Peel safety switch to power it. The Safety switch operates by sensing a pulse from the ignition coil, so that it only powers the pump when the car is running. It also powers up for 2.5 seconds to prime the pump when the the ignition is first turned on.
I have mounted the pump on the chassis above the tail shaft, and ran fuel hose from the tank outlet to the pump and back into the fuel hard line to the engine bay. It works really well and I am very happy with it.
Cheers, Karl.
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Mon 08 Nov 2021, 1:47 pm
Nice Job there Karl. 
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Mon 08 Nov 2021, 1:51 pm
The setup in my Van above the Chassis Rail to suit my new Tank.
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Kalgoorlie Sandman Mon 29 Nov 2021, 10:14 pm
Hi Rusty
Do you have any details of fuel system so I can get some prices.
Cheers, Andrew
Do you have any details of fuel system so I can get some prices.
Cheers, Andrew
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Tue 30 Nov 2021, 8:02 am
Kalgoorlie Sandman wrote:Hi Rusty
Do you have any details of fuel system so I can get some prices.
Cheers, Andrew
Gidday Andrew
I'll have the details written down. I'll have a look on the weekend (or sooner) and get back to you.
Don't be afraid to remind me.
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Wed 01 Dec 2021, 1:27 pm
Close up of the Fuel Pump & Filter details:
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Wed 01 Dec 2021, 1:45 pm
Links to VPW:
There are a couple of different size Fuel Pumps available.
Carter Fuel Pump 72gph
Carter Fuel Pump 100gph
Fuel Filter
Similar ProFlow Fuel Filter 3/8"
There are a couple of different size Fuel Pumps available.
Carter Fuel Pump 72gph
Carter Fuel Pump 100gph
Fuel Filter
Similar ProFlow Fuel Filter 3/8"
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Wed 01 Dec 2021, 3:15 pm
Kalgoorlie Sandman wrote:Thanks Rusty
You're welcome Andrew.
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Kalgoorlie Sandman Wed 01 Dec 2021, 3:17 pm
Do you recommend the 72 gph for a warm 308?
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Re: Electric Fuel Pump
Rusty62TransAm Wed 01 Dec 2021, 3:24 pm
I'm not an expert by any means in this regards. The one on my Van appears to be the 72gph Pump, which has a 5.3 Litre Engine.
Karl looks to have the same one. Hopefully he will see this post and comment.
Karl looks to have the same one. Hopefully he will see this post and comment.
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