ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FOR 200

[tikitime]

Not sure on what fuel pump I should get for ford 200 have looked at some on summit but dont know where to begin on selection or hook up
out there have any info ? sure need it! ive got a autolite 2100 carb 245cfm
just got my engine back from rebuild noticed my old cam was scored a litttle from my old mechanical pump

 

[rbohm]

8) go to your local auto parts store and pick up one of those little square electric pumps. they put out about the same amount of fuel that a stock mechanical pump does so you dont need a regulator, and they are reliable as heck and far less expensive than any electric pump that summit sells. and they are easy to install and wire up.

 

[JackFish]

8) pick up one of those little square electric pumps.

Could you elaborate, I'm not familiar with them?
My mechanical pumps are just noisy. ticktickticktickticktick.....

 

[Inlinefanatic1968]

Ihave looked for electric fuel pumps for the inline 6 200 and I can't find any. And seeing as I might have the same noisy clicking pump,i might be looking to doing it. Does anyone know where I can get one? NAPA said they only had mechanical.

 

[tikitime]

mine was noisy too when i had my engine rebuilt they showed me my old cam and where the pump was begining to score it ,
just thought electric pump would be better choice but do you have any brand names hate to buy the wrong type then have to buy another one,
havent found any info online at all

 

[fordconvert]

Napa part number BK 6101051 Its about $50 and a regular stock item at my local small town store.

 

[Inlinefanatic1968]

You sure this will work on my200? What else do I have to do to do this upgrade? wiring? How much better is this pump is efficiency than a stock pump?

 

[tikitime]

heres a good website on electric pumps did find the posi flow on ebay for 49.00

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php?topic=2515.0 looks like it should work , read a couple of reviews on it no problems

 

[Explorer]

Check out the Carter P4070. Heard too many problems with the Holley's. Solid, dependable unit. Nobody I know personally runs a six cyl. but highly recommended by the small block guy's. Nothing wrong with stock mechanical unit. I'm forced to go electric on my new project, but it's a space issue.

 

[fordconvert]

I have never really messed with electric pumps. I do have one on a car I converted to EFI and have not had any issues with it. Like the boat link mentions there are 100's (or even 1000's) of electric pumps and if you get the correct one for your application and install it correctly they are great. One major issue I think is filters. In many cases people are putting these on old systems that likely have crap in them. The mechanical pumps are diaphragm type and that is one of the few designs that is pretty good a sucking fluid and not sensitive to stuff in the fuel. The electric pump designs are not good at sucking and are very sensitive to stuff in the fuel. If you put the wrong type of filter before the pump you make it more difficult to suck the fuel and since it was not good at it in the first place you are just making it worse. There are good reasons the OE pumps are submerged in the tanks. Now that is all dealing with the suck side of things next issue comes on the out side. Again a diaphragm pump is a design that does not really care if there is not enough flow which is often the case with a carb. Other pump designs need to have a constant flow which is why they almost always have a regulator and a return line. Most people that put an electric pump on a carb dont go that far. One reason for that is its expensive. You can easily spend $100 on a pump and another $100 on a regulator then you need a return line.

 

[tikitime]

the Carter P4070 is rated at 72 gph and 6-7 psi I dont think ill need a regulator with this am I right? THE CARTER looks to be a better pump better quality than the posi flow .. Now I have read some blogs on people mounting the carter in the trunk but I like it in the engine compartment myself just not sure where to mount I am running a Autolite 2100 245 cfm for now I did find the pos iflow for sale in town just wasent impressed and the carter is well built and rebuildable when needed,
I could find no info on anyone useing the carter on a straight 6 but Ihave seen it on plenty of small blocks

 

[bubba22349]

Now I have read some blogs on people mounting the carter in the trunk but I like it in the engine compartment myself just not sure where to mount

Electric pumps need to be mounted very close to the tank (and lower) they push the fuel not pull it.

 

[woodbutcher]

Have used electric pumps in the past.A little secret to mounting them to the frame.Get a couple of rubber washers to put between the pump mounts and the frame.Will cut on most of the noise generated by the pump.ALWAYS use a fuse in the wiring.
Can be hooked up to the ingition switch or a separate toggle switch.Have purchased the pumps several different sources.NAPA,AZ,and independant parts sellers.Several different brands,and never had any problems with them.Also comes in handy if you run out of gas( ).Just start pouring the gas in and then turn on the pump.Carb will be filled by the time you have emptied the gas into the tank,and no seemingly endless grinding of the starter to fire the engine.
Just remember to use a good quality filter BEFARE and AFTER the pump.
Leo

 

[Explorer]

Now I have read some blogs on people mounting the carter in the trunk but I like it in the engine compartment myself just not sure where to mount

Electric pumps need to be mounted very close to the tank (and lower) they push the fuel not pull it.

Very true. However this particular pump actually must do a good job of pulling. I know quite a few that are mounted in the engine bay successfully. But no personal experience. I will be trying it but I'm a ways off yet to reach that point.

 

[tikitime]

I do like the idea of haveing it in the engine bay if it would work, I like being able to get to it quickly if I need too

 

[xzerokidx]

Dont forget your inertia switch. Good info below

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/InertiaSwitch.html

 

[tikitime]

I found this setup on ebay includes regulator any thoughts on this being ok ? 125 gph and the reg and gauge is included

 

[Explorer]

I found this setup on ebay includes regulator any thoughts on this being ok ? 125 gph and the reg and gauge is included

Got an item number or link?

 

[Inlinefanatic1968]

There are so many fuel pumps offered. Holley, Summit racing, etc. I'm still confused on which one is really the best bang for the buck. What other parts do I have to get when moving from the mechanical to a electric?

 

[rbohm]

There are so many fuel pumps offered. Holley, Summit racing, etc. I'm still confused on which one is really the best bang for the buck. What other parts do I have to get when moving from the mechanical to a electric?

8) this is the pump you want to get. forget the high dollar holley electric pumps, they are for too big for our engines;

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail ... 0067323139