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Electric Fuel Pump

Posted: 12/12/24 2:33pm Message 1 of 5
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Palm Harbor, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 small block convertible resto-mod

I am planning to switch over from a mechanical to an electric fuel pump.  Car is carbureted, not FI. I am curious about brands and attachment locations. All ideas appreciated! Thanks.




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Re: Electric Fuel Pump

Posted: 12/12/24 3:38pm Message 2 of 5
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray

Don't know much about electric fuel pumps but I'd probably start looking at Holley.




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Posted: 12/25/24 10:29am Message 3 of 5
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Hernando, FL - USA
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Hello, i have a 1981 and needed to covert from manual to electric.( engine swap) A member on this forum Suggested I get a 1982 electrical fuel pump and sender and install it in the fuel tank.

 i used a 6 to 9 psi pump, with a pressure regulator , Worked like a charm. Don’t know what year you have, but this has been my experience..

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Posted: 12/26/24 9:52am Message 4 of 5
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Going that route is an excellent move, imho.  Going with an external electric pump make sure that the fuel system has a return line to the tank.  The pump needs the cooling of the fuel flow for longer life.




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Re: Electric Fuel Pump

Posted: 12/26/24 11:17am Message 5 of 5
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Absolutely in my case I used a wicks gas filter number 33040. With the return nipple on the filter. i mounted it on the passenger side wheel well near the chassis,  and the regulator ahead of it.



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