Fuel pump shield...anyone try it?

[miller]

Over at the 62 to 65 Mopar website, there's an article on making a fuel pump heat shield, out of aluminum.

Anyone try this, and does it help?
Sure, it's only a hit against heat soak at the pump, but from looking at the hot fuel issues...

Looking at using a Carter mech pump. Though, not having any fuel system on the car yet, looking at all options. Planning on running a 3/8" line.

Thanks, guys!

 

[Badvert65]

It can't hurt, but I think just insulating the fuel line itself would be easier and more effective.

 

[383man]

Sure it cant hurt thats for sure so nothing wrong if you want to try it. Myself i wont waste my time using a mech pump on my hotrod as I always just use an electric fuel pump. But I dont mean that to offend anyone who uses a mechanical pump as thats fine if thats what one likes. It's just with this crappy pump gas we use today it makes more sense to me to have my fuel under pressure on its way up to the carb rather then being pulled by vacum from the tank up to the fuel pump. Thats one of the reasons I prefer an electric pump. But it may be a good idea to try the shield because as we said it cant hurt even if it dont help. Good luck with it. Ron

 

[miller]

Thanks, guys! The gent who made the write-up says the plate cured his probs, at least at the mech pump.

Looking at options right now, including an electric pump.

 

[furyus63]

Miller,

I made the fuel pump heat shield shown in the photo for my Poly stroker engine. It worked so well that I made one for my Max Wedge engine with an extension to cover more area. In addition I wrapped the fuel line near the exhaust manifold along the right frame rail with header wrap. After doing this I never had a starting issue with heat from this crap fuel I use which is 10% ethanol.

This worked for me, but I must say that an electric fuel pump keeping positive pressure in the fuel line is the way to go if you are building new. The only negative review I've seen from fellow cruisers is the longevity of some electric pumps. I'd like to see our old tanks retrofitted with new in the tank electric pumps like our daily drivers, they all seem to work just fine...Nick T.

 

[miller]

Thank you, Nick T.! And many thanks for sharing your ideas.

Yes, understand on the electric pumps. Had one on my 69 RR, years ago. (I'm one of those old-minded guys, who hate depending on anything electric) But, I'll do what I gotta do.

Deal is, sometimes some simple, and effective idea comes up, exactly like your shield idea. Great!
No fuel tank, fuel line, blah, blah, yet. So, all my options are open.

 

[383man]

Miller,

I made the fuel pump heat shield shown in the photo for my Poly stroker engine. It worked so well that I made one for my Max Wedge engine with an extension to cover more area. In addition I wrapped the fuel line near the exhaust manifold along the right frame rail with header wrap. After doing this I never had a starting issue with heat from this crap fuel I use which is 10% ethanol.

This worked for me, but I must say that an electric fuel pump keeping positive pressure in the fuel line is the way to go if you are building new. The only negative review I've seen from fellow cruisers is the longevity of some electric pumps. I'd like to see our old tanks retrofitted with new in the tank electric pumps like our daily drivers, they all seem to work just fine...Nick T.

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Very nice work Nick ! Ron