As I suspected, this has become way more complicated of a discussion than I wanted on this topic. I'm no expert(hence why I'm on here), but I also can typically figure things out and make sense of them.
Here is a list of the parts I plan to use to make the conversion to electric fuel pump. I already have a fresh rebuilt carb and electronic ignition system, the car runs great so no plans to change the carb or ignition for this issue. The problem is just hard starts after setting(I attribute to fuel evaporation - no leaks I can see - maybe because the bowl is vented?) and I believe the priming feature of the controller unit will help solve this problem.
This is my plan:
- Weber inline fuel pump mounted just outside the fuel tank - 4-6 psi rating, 35 gph flow
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331128230073?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
- Controller that primes the system for 3 seconds when the key is turned "on" and then works off a tach signal for a safety backup
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Sec-Key-On-Pr ... FI&vxp=mtr
- Using my existing regulator set to 3 psi, runs good at that setting
- No return line - since I'm choosing a low pressure pump I don't see the need for it.
- Filter before the pump and at the carb.
Maybe I'm trying to make this easier than it really is and if that's the case please let me know.