60sMustang
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I'm sure this has been discussed before but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I am considering converting my 200 inline 6 over to an electric fuel pump instead of the stock mechanical one. I like the idea of adding a safety switch also that primes the fuel system when the key is initially turned on.
Reason - It seems like when my car sits for a while(week or more) the fuel system looses it prime and it takes approx 5, 5-6 second cranking sessions to get fuel to the carb. This cant be good on the starter and other parts I'm assuming. Once it starts then it has no issue and fires right up when you hit the key after shutting it off, even after sitting all day. This is a recent total rebuild on the engine also, so the pump and lines under the hood are newer. Mild build 200 still running stock autolite 1100 carb but considering the weber 2 barrel upgrade soon.
I'm looking for a fuel pump that I can mount inline in the engine bay area, basically near where the old pump is located. I'm not sure if there is a good pump out there that can be mounted up front instead of back by the gas tank. These are the two products I was looking at initially but then thought I would turn to the help of this forum for some advice.....again.
Weber redline pump - http://www.ebay.com/itm/331128230073?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Safety switch - http://www.cjponyparts.com/electric-fuel-pump-safety-switch-1965-1973/p/FPSS/
Is it as easy as I'm thinking?
- Electric pump goes inline roughly where mechanical pump was(engine bay)
- Block off plate on engine block
- Wire it using the safety switch
- Fuel filter before and after the pump?
Am I missing something here?
Please Keep it simple though, I've read some threads that are hard to follow on here about similar topics before posting. Thanks!
I am considering converting my 200 inline 6 over to an electric fuel pump instead of the stock mechanical one. I like the idea of adding a safety switch also that primes the fuel system when the key is initially turned on.
Reason - It seems like when my car sits for a while(week or more) the fuel system looses it prime and it takes approx 5, 5-6 second cranking sessions to get fuel to the carb. This cant be good on the starter and other parts I'm assuming. Once it starts then it has no issue and fires right up when you hit the key after shutting it off, even after sitting all day. This is a recent total rebuild on the engine also, so the pump and lines under the hood are newer. Mild build 200 still running stock autolite 1100 carb but considering the weber 2 barrel upgrade soon.
I'm looking for a fuel pump that I can mount inline in the engine bay area, basically near where the old pump is located. I'm not sure if there is a good pump out there that can be mounted up front instead of back by the gas tank. These are the two products I was looking at initially but then thought I would turn to the help of this forum for some advice.....again.
Weber redline pump - http://www.ebay.com/itm/331128230073?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Safety switch - http://www.cjponyparts.com/electric-fuel-pump-safety-switch-1965-1973/p/FPSS/
Is it as easy as I'm thinking?
- Electric pump goes inline roughly where mechanical pump was(engine bay)
- Block off plate on engine block
- Wire it using the safety switch
- Fuel filter before and after the pump?
Am I missing something here?
Please Keep it simple though, I've read some threads that are hard to follow on here about similar topics before posting. Thanks!