Remove mechanical fuel pump

[Dreadl0ck]

I'm going with an electrical pump so I'm about to remove the mechanical. Any advice?

Remove fuel line, unbolt, remove pushrod, install block off plate and all set? Or are there anything else that needs to be plugged?

Thanks

 

[Grabinov911]

That's all there is to it. I did the same conversion.

 

[GetX'd]

Me too. The electronic pump is much better for the car. Happy I made the switch.

 

[66plysat]

Get'X- What direction did you go with the electric fuel pump? I've received several opinions from my mechanic, friends and other Mopar guys. I've looked into pulling the gas tank to install a in-tank pump and return line...very expensive. A less expensive option is just hanging a pump outside the tank to do the job without a return. Which way did you go and what pump did you use. Thanks

 

[Dennis H]

I found no benefit from Electric. No performance or start up improvement. Unreliable and loud if you drive your car frequently. Had an Edelbrock Street 150 GPH. In-tank means drop the tank on the road or tow if it fails. Weigh the pros and cons.

 

[66plysat]

I'm thinking about an electric fuel pump because of a vapor lock issue. I've wrapped the fuel lines with insulation wrap. I can't put anything between the base of the carb and the manifold because of the clearance between the hood and the air cleaner. I'm nervous about driving any long distance due to the vapor lock issue. It's not fun sitting in the car in my garage and pretending to be cruising.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Put a Carter pump on my car never removed mechanical pump. It pushes fuel right threw mechanical pump. If electric pump craps out you can bypass it. It's been that way 30 years.

 

[GetX'd]

Get'X- What direction did you go with the electric fuel pump? I've received several opinions from my mechanic, friends and other Mopar guys. I've looked into pulling the gas tank to install a in-tank pump and return line...very expensive. A less expensive option is just hanging a pump outside the tank to do the job without a return. Which way did you go and what pump did you use. Thanks

I bought a Mr. Gasket e-pump. I couldn't put the pump in the back because of some other stuff in the way that made that option impossible. I put up front just below the old mechanical pump and put in a return line and a see through fuel filter. It's noisy when you start the car but after that you don't hear anything. I don't know,that it improved the performance - but it sure made a huge difference in feeding that six pack and getting her started. I'm happy with the change over. I also put in a little gauge so I can see what kind of psi I'm running. Hope this helps.

 

[Fran Blacker]

I'm thinking about an electric fuel pump because of a vapor lock issue. I've wrapped the fuel lines with insulation wrap. I can't put anything between the base of the carb and the manifold because of the clearance between the hood and the air cleaner. I'm nervous about driving any long distance due to the vapor lock issue. It's not fun sitting in the car in my garage and pretending to be cruising.

Vapor lock can be caused by a weak (almost shot) mechanical pump. Is your fuel line near headers?

 

[moparedtn]

Put a Carter pump on my car never removed mechanical pump. It pushes fuel right threw mechanical pump. If electric pump craps out you can bypass it. It's been that way 30 years.

Thinking of doing this myself. What all did you do besides the "pusher" electric pump?
Did you install a return line? Regulator? What psi is the electric pump?

 

[66plysat]

Vapor lock can be caused by a weak (almost shot) mechanical pump. Is your fuel line near headers?

It's a brand new pump and yes the fuel lines are close to the headers, that's why I wrapped the fuel lines with insulation wrap.

 

[Fran Blacker]

The Carter pump is the basic 7 psi no regulator. Had gas tank out at the time and brazed the mounting bracket to the passenger side of tank. There is enough room on my 66 Satellite. My 65 dodge no way mounted pump and filter behind bumper. No return line, 30 + yrs ago I never heard of return lines. The only problem I ever had was the wires falling off. Was 100 miles from home. Minute of panic then started to think. Crawled under car (I was skinny enough then) saw wire hanging down. Had some electrical tape in car taped wires to pump and all was good.

 

[coloradodave]

Me too. The electronic pump is much better for the car. Happy I made the switch.

Curious as to why you believe an electric fuel pump is better for a car?

 

[Fran Blacker]

I was commenting vapor lock post. Mechanical pumps today are pretty good. The electric pump really needs to be near tank or before it get to a hot spot where fuel can boil in the line.

 

[GetX'd]

Curious as to why you believe an electric fuel pump is better for a car?

I don't necessarily think it's better for the car. As I stated it's been better for my car because I wasn't getting the fuel to the six pack carbs. The mechanical one I had just wasn't doing the job - and it was brand new and should have been more than enough. But didn't deliver the psi. Since I was going to switch again I decided to go electronic and utilize the return line I had on the car - but sealed off because the mechanical didn't require. I had vapor lock up the wazoo and I think the e-pump helped resolve that too. I'm no expert but used the guidance of one to make the decision. They're definitely not for everyone - but I'm happy and frankly that's what counts.

 

[Fran Blacker]

There noisy and for most stock cars are unnecessary. If the one in my Satellite crapped out or I replaced gas tank I would remove it.

 

[GetX'd]

My car is far from stock.

 

[Fran Blacker]

My 65 Dodge is far from stock. My 66 Satellite is, if the electric on that crapped out I'd just remove it. Picture of gas tank, pump and filter on my 65 Dodge. -8an to 1/2" fuel line to fuel block. Two regulator to carbs.