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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: ka0tyk on June 01, 2011, 07:36:36 PM

Title: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: ka0tyk on June 01, 2011, 07:36:36 PM
 going to swap out my tiny pump for a full size holley (i think) pump, do i need a pressure regulator and what should it be set at?  7psi? does it need to be close to the carb or can it be down by the pump or mounted to the stringer bracket? 
Title: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: lbhsbz on June 01, 2011, 07:40:38 PM
5-7 psi....try it without a regulator....if your too high, call me and I'll find you a regulator.  I've got a gauge too if you need one
Title: Re: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: ka0tyk on June 01, 2011, 07:42:58 PM
5-7 psi....try it without a regulator....if your too high, call me and I'll find you a regulator.  I've got a gauge too if you need one

ive got a gauge on the carb rail...
Title: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: lbhsbz on June 01, 2011, 07:45:32 PM
Good enough
Title: Re: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: GT Jets on June 01, 2011, 09:20:16 PM
going to swap out my tiny pump for a full size holley (i think) pump, do i need a pressure regulator and what should it be set at?  7psi? does it need to be close to the carb or can it be down by the pump or mounted to the stringer bracket?

Just route the hoses away from any heat source, I like to put them in front of the engine down low (keeps fluid head on the inlet of the pump...).. :thumbup:

7 PSI is sufficient, make sure your needle/seat can hold it back though.  ;)

GT
Title: Re: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: ka0tyk on June 02, 2011, 02:13:00 PM
well here goes nothing...

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brainbox.us%2Fmisc%2FIMG_20110602_135734.jpg&hash=a66daf286ea74f1dc2a5123973237a66d9bde49c)

ran and picked up a few goodies for it at lunchtime...
Title: Re: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: 1972Challenger on June 02, 2011, 03:29:05 PM
i got a holley 650cfm carb with a holley fuel pump and it runs 6-7psi.. i also called holley and they said that good pressure a good pressure to run.. but not to go over 8.. if you do then you need a regulator
Title: Re: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: IRRebel on June 02, 2011, 03:35:02 PM
well here goes nothing...

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brainbox.us%2Fmisc%2FIMG_20110602_135734.jpg&hash=a66daf286ea74f1dc2a5123973237a66d9bde49c)

ran and picked up a few goodies for it at lunchtime...

What in the hell is that thing????

Ray
Title: Re: electric fuel pump pressure...
Post by: ka0tyk on June 02, 2011, 03:38:24 PM
What in the hell is that thing????

Ray

i think its a fuel pump.  enough to get me around for a little while.  i dunno pat said it worked for him.  i hooked it to a battery and it whirled away.  so it works.  we'll see what happens.  ill hit it up on the wheel, dont worry it'll shine right up. 
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