Re: Electric fuel Pump

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2009/11/15 9:55:27
My opinion is that is a lot of money for what can be bought from other suppliers for much less! They are listed on ebay now for about $48.
Personally I really don't see the need for one as the original mechanical pumps give long and reliable service.
If you do install one and plan to use it as your main pump and do not run the gas line to bypass the mechanical pump be aware that if the diaphram on the mechanical pump breaks gas will flow directly into the crankcase. Another consideration is that(heaven forbid) the car is involved in an accident the pump may still be running if the engine has stopped and the gas line is ruptured. Modern cars with electric pumps have a switch that shuts the pump off in event of a collision. I have an electric pump like this on my Packard to help me start the car after sitting for long periods but never use it as my main pump for the reason stated. If in the event of the mechanical pump failing I have made up a bypass kit (rubber hose and fittings) that I made up to bypass the mechanical pump although changing to a spare mechanical pump is just as easy.
The Packard Club website has some excellent articles on how to install an electric pump safely as was done on some makers of fire engines many years ago.http://www.packardclub.org/
open website and look for "Tech Tips" section on left side menu. Open Tech Tips and scroll down to "Electric Fuel Pump"

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