RE: Fuel pump location

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rich,

Your location sounds ok. As you know it needs to be mounted as low as 
possible, turbine pumps are not able to lift fuel if it is much below 
the pump.  I kept my mechanical pump and just flip  on the electric pump 
when needed.  

I mounted mine on the inside of the frame rail where it loops over the 
axle.  I used the insulated pump mount to help reduce noise. It can be 
heard when the car is off or at idle, beyond that the exhaust takes care 
of the pump noise.

I have the battery in the trunk so I power the pump off of the battery 
and use a relay and control the relay from a switch on the dash.

Good luck with the project, it is a piece of cake compared to what you 
have gone through locating your problem.

I doubt it would be of any interest however if you want a picture of my 
installation let me know.

Dennis C.


Rich Kinsley wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
> 
> I'm looking at a good location to install the electric fuel pump. I 
> think I want to place it on the exterior floor of the trunk midway where 
> 
> the grommet for the fuel sending unit wire is located. That's as close 
> as possible to the pick-up and fuel line. I intend to mount a plate 
> close to the floor on short, insulated stand-offs. Then mount the pump 
> to the plate with more insulators. This is to help isolate the noise. It 
> 
> will be above and just in front of the center section. There's no way it 
> 
> can hit as the snubber when bottomed out would be still quite a ways 
> below it. Also the exhausts are below and to the sides. I think the pump 
> 
> can be mounted in any position?? This would be flat, parallel to the 
> bottom of the car.
> 
> I wound up deciding to use the Holley Blue pump as I already have it and 
> 
> the regulator. I can't justify botching up the existing fuel line as it 
> is covered with undercoat and hideous. So I guess I'll start my winter 
> project right now. I am gonna drop the tank and put in my new 3/8" 
> pick-up. I'm sure I'll wind up having the tank cleaned. Then I'll run 
> new 3/8" line all the way. I have a clear filter to put between the pump 
> 
> and the pick-up. I'll use hard line except at the ends. I have a bunch 
> of gas to empty too. I'll be busy.
> 
> I desperately want this ready for the Geezer drags this year! I have 5 
> weeks. I'm slow so it'll be a challenge. Wish me luck. Anybody want to 
> help, come on over :-) 



1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard


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