Re: Mechanical fuel pump and electric is it possible?

Posted by Dbedsole On 2024/2/14 15:04:07

I have a Carter 6 volt rotary vane fuel pump mounted close to my tank on rear frame rail. Even though the tank has been pulled, cleaned, repaired and sealed I installed a 10 micron filter on inlet to the pump and a fuel pressure regulator (1-6 psi) on pump discharge to control fuel pressure at carb 3.5 - 4 psi. I removed the mechanical pump and sealed off opening with a plate. It works quite well - does not drain precious battery amperage trying to operate mechanical pump, I do not have to worry about fuel leaking past the diaphragm into crank case, the potential for vapor lock significantly reduced and probably saved a horsepower or two by removing the mechanical pump.