impala
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05-13-22 10:33 AM - Post#2841147
If anyone has installed an inline, low pressure elec. fuel pump where did you wire it into? Do you have it run constantly with the engine running or only during key on and engine cranking to fill the carb bowl? On my 61, 283 I'm trying to get away with always having to prime the carb on start up after it's been sitting a while.
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05-13-22 11:48 AM - Post#2841151
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Instructions should come with the pump. I wired mine to the ON/RUN side of ignition switch
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05-13-22 12:35 PM - Post#2841155
In response to Lead sled
No instructions with the pump.
Did you keep the mechanical pump in place?
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05-13-22 03:26 PM - Post#2841163
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This is a project I have had on my to-do list for the same reasons. Lots of cranking the engine to get the carb filled up again after being parked for a week.
I had been reading in the "Performance and other Engine/Transmission Topics" section here at Chevy Talk and learned the following:
You need to be sure the pump has the correct fuel pressure for your carburetor.
Some people complain of the pump being noisy. So selecting a quiet pump and mounting it properly are the two big "take-aways" I got from that.
Ideally you would want some means of determining if the engine is running so the pump can shut down if the engine is not running. For instance, if you have an accident and the fuel line is broken some where after the pump, you could be spraying gas all over the place.
My plan was to remove the mechanical pump internals so fuel could flow through. Retaining stock appearance.
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05-13-22 03:32 PM - Post#2841164
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You can study the wiring circuit out of an old Chevy Vega which did use an electric fuel pump. The circuit allowed the pump to run for a pre-determined time then looked for a complete circuit on the oil pressure sender.
The idea is that no oil pressure, no power to the fuel pump.
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05-13-22 07:27 PM - Post#2841173
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You need to be sure the pump has the correct fuel pressure for your carburetor.
Some people complain of the pump being noisy. So selecting a quiet pump and mounting it properly are the two big "take-aways" I got from that.
Ideally you would want some means of determining if the engine is running so the pump can shut down if the engine is not running. For instance, if you have an accident and the fuel line is broken some where after the pump, you could be spraying gas all over the place.
My plan was to remove the mechanical pump internals so fuel could flow through. Retaining stock appearance.
I did think about the pressure and the one I have is similar to the stock pump.
I've also heard of the noise so I'll do some type of rubber mounts.
I'm thinking of running the wiring thru a momentary switch and only run the electric pump just enough to fill the carb. That's all I really want it for anyway.
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05-13-22 07:32 PM - Post#2841174
In response to Tony1963
You can study the wiring circuit out of an old Chevy Vega which did use an electric fuel pump. The circuit allowed the pump to run for a pre-determined time then looked for a complete circuit on the oil pressure sender.
The idea is that no oil pressure, no power to the fuel pump.
I didn't know that about the Vega. I think I can eliminate the safety issue by running the pump just enough to fill the carb bowl. I'll use a spring loaded to off switch.
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05-13-22 08:30 PM - Post#2841177
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No stock pump. Regulator set at 6 1/2 - 7lbs. Pump mounted to frame as close to tank as possible with filter before pump, and another at carb (Edelbrock 1405) rubber insulation stops SOME of the noise
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05-14-22 05:51 AM - Post#2841190
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No stock pump. Regulator set at 6 1/2 - 7lbs. Pump mounted to frame as close to tank as possible with filter before pump, and another at carb (Edelbrock 1405) rubber insulation stops SOME of the noise
Good info, thanks
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05-14-22 08:22 AM - Post#2841194
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What pump did you use?
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05-14-22 11:58 AM - Post#2841198
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It's a Holley "RED" pump. For street perf. Part number 12-801-1
97 gph (free flow)... 67 gph @ 5 psi
press regulator not required, but I put 1 on anyway, pre set pressure of pump is @ 7psi 
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05-15-22 12:28 PM - Post#2841225
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i would use one of those buzz pumps tapped into the fuel line between the mechanical pump and carb. run off a push button starter switch for safety.
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05-15-22 12:45 PM - Post#2841227
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i would use one of those buzz pumps tapped into the fuel line between the mechanical pump and carb. run off a push button starter switch for safety.
Can you please post a picture or a link for what you are referring to? I am curious to see how this is setup.
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05-15-22 04:57 PM - Post#2841237
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I am curious if these electric pumps allow fuel to pass freely when they are off. Freely enough so the mechanical pump won't be having a hard time keeping up the flow.
If they don't impede the flow when off, a cheap electric pump with a lower flow rate than needed for feeding the engine, would suffice to fill the carb before cranking.
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05-15-22 08:02 PM - Post#2841241
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I have a 57 235 that goes way dry very quickly. I bought a less than say a 30. electric pump just to fill the carb. Any kind of on and off switch. 3-4 pounds as just filling the carb. The sound changes when bowl gets to shut off so you let up.
Since this dry carb almost drains the battery sometimes even with starter fluid I figurer some anti theft as they have to crank and crank.
Check on the specific pump as I looked for free flow when not on.
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05-18-22 03:29 PM - Post#2841442
In response to dcairns
I am curious if these electric pumps allow fuel to pass freely when they are off. Freely enough so the mechanical pump won't be having a hard time keeping up the flow.
If they don't impede the flow when off, a cheap electric pump with a lower flow rate than needed for feeding the engine, would suffice to fill the carb before cranking.
I have one of those cheap inline pumps and it's hard to blow through it so if you don't run it all the time when the engine is running I can't see the mechanical pump pulling fuel through it. When not running it's going to restrict the flow or allow no flow at all. I don't see it working just to fill the carb.
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05-18-22 03:35 PM - Post#2841443
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I have a 57 235 that goes way dry very quickly. I bought a less than say a 30. electric pump just to fill the carb. Any kind of on and off switch. 3-4 pounds as just filling the carb. The sound changes when bowl gets to shut off so you let up.
Since this dry carb almost drains the battery sometimes even with starter fluid I figurer some anti theft as they have to crank and crank.
Check on the specific pump as I looked for free flow when not on.
Good to know. I'll look for one of those. You don't happen to know the brand or where you got it do you?
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05-19-22 08:11 AM - Post#2841473
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05-20-22 09:28 AM - Post#2841536
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Got it, thanks
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