Re: {Chrysler 300} Electrical fuel pump

[Rick Beckman <rocketman426440@xxxxxxxxx>]

Fellow members,

I have been monitoring this question and the suggested solution very carefully as I have a few 300Ls with this same issue. If the car sits for more than a week or so it takes a very long time to pump the fuel up to the carb and fill the bowls then get the fuel into the cylinders. It's a very excessive time in my opinion. I would like to add this low pressure 'Facet pump' to help aid the fuel delivery. I think it is a FANTASTIC IDEA!

My question is where to mount this pump? The suggestion in the instructions for the pump is 'at or below tank level and within 1 foot of the fuel tank', I have looked under the car and there is no practical location on the 65 L to place it within those parameters. My best spot is on the passenger side just in front of the rear tire where the fuel line runs along the inner rocker panel area next to the frame rail. That location is below tank level, but is about 4 feet of actual fuel line distance from the tank. 

I believe it will still work, but for how long? Given the fuel pump manufacturer's recommendations of pump location I am assuming that location will be a strain on the pump that will greatly reduce fuel pump life or even negate its intended operation / purpose. Has anyone added this pump on an L?

The pump that I have purchased from my local auto parts store is the Edelbrok 17303 pump. It is gravity fed and supplies a rated pressure of 2--3.5 psi. Every review I have seen of the pump reports a steady 2.5 psi.

I'm the guy who only wants to do the job once so outside, experienced input is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you in advance,

Rick Beckman

Cleveland, GA

On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 6:25 AM <mknutsencpa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Great idea Dan!

 

From: dan300f <dan300f@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:51 AM
To: Mark Knutsen <mknutsencpa@xxxxxxxxx>; Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: dplotkin <dplotkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; mguarneri@xxxxxxx; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Electrical fuel pump

 

Hi all,

 

On my F, I tapped into the feed in the trunk to the rear window defogger instead of fishing a wire up to the dash area.  Simply turn on the defogger at the dome for as long as you need it.

 

Dan Reitz

Bell Canyon, CA

 

 

 

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From: Mark Knutsen <mknutsencpa@xxxxxxxxx>

Date: 10/29/24 3:22 AM (GMT-08:00)

To: Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Cc: dplotkin <dplotkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, mguarneri@xxxxxxx, chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Electrical fuel pump

 

I too have an electric fuel pump in my G. I didn’t want an extra button so wired mine into the starter circuit. I make sure the car in in D so the neutral safety switch stops the starter but the fuel pump energizes. I keep the key turned until the pump noise changes. Release the key, press N and she starts right up.

 

-Mark Knutsen

On Oct 25, 2024, at 4:41 PM, 'Bob Jasinski' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



Just wanted to add, The existing mechanical pump stays in place and pulls through the priming pump once started.

 

Bob

 

From: 'Bob Jasinski' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 2:33 PM
To: 'dplotkin' <dplotkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; mguarneri@xxxxxxx; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} Electrical fuel pump

 

Agree with Danny, I’ve had one on my G for at least 15 years that I got from John Lazenby, and a different style before it. They really are necessary if the car sits for more than a week due to gas evaporation.  Install with a push button switch. Turn the key on, push button until pulsations slow, then crank over.  Simple, effective, no cranking, cranking, cranking.  As John G mentioned, some folks think the cranking helps pump oil before firing and beneficial. Personally, I don’t agree, unnecessary wear on the battery and starter.  Besides, if you did want to crank it without priming, you’d still have that option, just don’t push the button.  As far as opening the hood, unscrewing the air cleaner, pouring gas in the carb…what a pain, and a bit dangerous.

 

Bob J

 

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of dplotkin
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 5:58 AM
To: mguarneri@xxxxxxx; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} Electrical fuel pump

 

You want a Facet cube pump. Its a little cube, pumps 1.5 psi and perfect for priming. John Lazenby installed one on my F when he owned it. 

 

The Facet will pump through the mechanical pump. I run it until she starts and then turn it off. Google a Facet 1.5 psi and it will pop right up. 

 

Danny Plotkin 

 

 

 

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From: mguarneri via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Date: 10/24/24 8:02 PM (GMT-05:00)

To: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: {Chrysler 300} Electrical fuel pump

 

The electrical fuel pump on my 61G gave way and started leaking.  This pump was installed prior to my purchasing the car.  I only turn it on for about 20 sec. prior to starting the car and then turn it off.

 

Question.....Is this something really necessary (I did replace the mechanical pump about a year ago)?  If so, what would be a good replacement and what would the required GPM and PSI  (there is no notation on the pump to go by.) 

 

See attached for what was installed by a previous owner.

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