Re: 1941 Packard 110 - Electric Fuel Pump Advice

Posted by West Peterson On 2015/4/23 7:21:48

Ross is probably right.

However, I have the same problem with my car if it sits for more than a week. Seems the fuel line always empties back into the fuel tank, indicating a possible leak somewhere. However, I never smell gas in the garage.

The Airtex E-8011 (available at CarQuest and other places) is the one recommended by everyone. It's a six-volt unit, and has very low pressure so that a regulator is NOT needed. I have mine hooked up in line, no bypass needed if all you're going to do is prime upon first start.

Even if everything is working as new, today's fuel seems to cause problems in hot weather and when stuck in traffic. Also, after stopping for fuel or at a rest stop, and re-starting. It is nice to be able to turn it on for a few seconds as it starts starving for fuel, rather than being stuck in the middle of the freeway during rush hour.

If your mechanical pump has not been rebuilt sometime within the past five years or so, you would probably do yourself a favor by doing so, as the diaphragm will probably need to be updated with modern material.