Mounting an electric fuel pump
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This is a rotary pump as opposed to the diaphragm pumps like Holley. A rotary pump will be much quieter and has less vibration this will result in less noise to the occupants inside the car. It will pump out an honest 4 - 7 pounds too. | This is a rotary pump as opposed to the diaphragm pumps like Holley. A rotary pump will be much quieter and has less vibration this will result in less noise to the occupants inside the car. It will pump out an honest 4 - 7 pounds too. | ||
| − | If you decide on using a Holley Blue or Red pump, they also come with a round clamp that grips the cylinder type body of the pump. Here is a couple of pictures of a mounting system that you could use on your application. Its somewhat flexible and protects the pump body from mechanical hazards. [[Image:Holley_pump_mount.jpg]][[Image:Holley_mount.jpg ]][[Image:Mallory_fuel_pump.jpg]] | + | If you decide on using a Holley Blue or Red pump, they also come with a round clamp that grips the cylinder type body of the pump. Here is a couple of pictures of a mounting system that you could use on your application. Its somewhat flexible and protects the pump body from mechanical hazards. [[Image:Holley_pump_mount.jpg]][[Image:Holley_mount.jpg ]] |
| + | This Mallory pump and filter makes a nice setup with a one bolt mount to the body and a clap around the fuel pump body. Easy access and simple design make it worthwhile. | ||
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One thing that should be noted when installing an electric fuel pump is that if you should have an accident or a roll over that the pump will keep on pumping as long as the ignition is 'ON'. Therefore, I would recommend that some sort of 'Inertia interrupter' or rollover switch, be installed to shut off the fuel pump for this very reason. For a couple bucks at the wreckers, you can usually find one a late model Mustang, located in the trunk area by removing some of the trim panels by the left tail light you'll see a small plastic box with two wires and a red reset button. Install this inline from the pump to the ignition switch and you'll have the same protection as the newer Ford cars enjoy. | One thing that should be noted when installing an electric fuel pump is that if you should have an accident or a roll over that the pump will keep on pumping as long as the ignition is 'ON'. Therefore, I would recommend that some sort of 'Inertia interrupter' or rollover switch, be installed to shut off the fuel pump for this very reason. For a couple bucks at the wreckers, you can usually find one a late model Mustang, located in the trunk area by removing some of the trim panels by the left tail light you'll see a small plastic box with two wires and a red reset button. Install this inline from the pump to the ignition switch and you'll have the same protection as the newer Ford cars enjoy. | ||
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