Really, Really Stupid Question!!

[Explorer]

Never worked on a six before. Put a new fuel pump on my new 200ci engine and I have the inlet/outlet on the bottom. Just like every Ford V8 I've ever worked on. It's the newer style, no filter, vacuum ports. The arm is made like it fits under the camshaft and while I did have some problem getting it on, no more than any other I've put on. Am I wrong, or have the wrong pump?

 

[FalconSedanDelivery]

STOP !!!!!!!, the six fuel pump fittings are on the TOP , LOOKS UPSIDE DOWN COMPARED TO MOST , take it back off if you start it it will break and it wont be good , am surprised you got it in !!

 

[Explorer]

Thank You! No harm, just double and triple checking everything before I try to fire this thing.. It was just bothering me that all the pic's I found had the outlets at the top. Since I have to pull it anyway, might as well go with my original plan for an electric pump. Happen to know the number for the Carter pump that I can mount in the engine bay? I'm thinking P2070 or something like that.

 

[FalconSedanDelivery]

All Electric ( actually all pumps period ) push better than they draw , so mounting it in the rear and below the level of the tank is best , there are many small electric pumps that will do the job , most cost between 29-39 dollars AutoZone has one it mounts inline and comes with a filter attatched , ask for a universal 12v elec pump they usually stock 2 one a low pressure ( for rv's an generators and the highe pressure , ( in name only they put out 5.5-6 lbs ) it would also benifit you to run an in line Fuel pressure regulator ( I Have one on all my carbed cars ) helps prevent flooding , they also run around 30 bucks and are usually stocked at The Zone as well

 

['68falconohio]

Explorer,
I did the same thing as you, except I had never put a fuel pump on a SBF. I yelled to my buddy across the garage(late model racer), this stupid fuel pump doesn't fit!! And he pointed out that it was upside down. I then informed him that the outlets should be on the top, so they're cool like the sixes. He came back with HP/Tq numbers and I silently tightened the bolts.

 

[Explorer]

This build has definatly been an experience. I already have a fuel reg. in place. I found the part # for the electric fuel pump. It's a Carter P4070. 72gph 6psi and a popular pump with the Bronco friends of mine due to the fact it does a fine job pulling instead of pushing so it works well mounting in the engine bay. Thanks guy's for your help. Soon as it gets warms up enough to haul this thing to the muffler shop I'll finally see if this thing runs as planned.

 

[ludwig]

HAUL it to the muffler shop???? You drive down there. But first you have to let it idle and rev it for a while and then drive especially slowly out the drive and down the block. That way, once it is muffled, the neighbors will say "oh, it was only open for 10 minutes this time" instead of "that freakin' thing must be running for TEN MINUTES now!!".

 

[Explorer]

HAUL it to the muffler shop???? You drive down there. But first you have to let it idle and rev it for a while and then drive especially slowly out the drive and down the block. That way, once it is muffled, the neighbors will say "oh, it was only open for 10 minutes this time" instead of "that freakin' thing must be running for TEN MINUTES now!!".

Won't quite work that way. Frame off build, no front clip, no doors, top, lights, engine is fresh from the machine shop. I'm not going to try to crank it till the exhaust is on.

 

[ludwig]

Well, people are different. Okay.

 

[Explorer]

Money's a little short so I turned the fuel pump over this morning. Amazing how much better things go when you're doing it right. Lot easier hooking up the fuel lines too.