Fuel Pump?
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Fuel Pump?
Well......I noticed this morning when checking my oil I'm getting gas in it! After doing some searching on here, my problem has been narrowed down to my carb (Edelbrock 1406) float level and/or the fuel pump.
This afternoon I checked my floats, and they're perfectly sitting at 7/16 (level) and 1 inch (drop). So, I guess it's time to get a new fuel pump.
My question is, how much trouble would it be to install an electric pump? Has anyone done this, if so where's a good place to mount it?
Thanks guys!
This afternoon I checked my floats, and they're perfectly sitting at 7/16 (level) and 1 inch (drop). So, I guess it's time to get a new fuel pump.
My question is, how much trouble would it be to install an electric pump? Has anyone done this, if so where's a good place to mount it?
Thanks guys!
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Well......I noticed this morning when checking my oil I'm getting gas in it! After doing some searching on here, my problem has been narrowed down to my carb (Edelbrock 1406) float level and/or the fuel pump.
This afternoon I checked my floats, and they're perfectly sitting at 7/16 (level) and 1 inch (drop). So, I guess it's time to get a new fuel pump.
My question is, how much trouble would it be to install an electric pump? Has anyone done this, if so where's a good place to mount it?
Thanks guys!
This afternoon I checked my floats, and they're perfectly sitting at 7/16 (level) and 1 inch (drop). So, I guess it's time to get a new fuel pump.
My question is, how much trouble would it be to install an electric pump? Has anyone done this, if so where's a good place to mount it?
Thanks guys!
The reason being, Ford uses a different fuel pump on the 460 if it an E-250, 350 etc. One has a different shaft.
If it is your original F-250 460 it is garden variety. If not you may have to order. No Problem. Most part stores get it pretty quick.
Not being smart, just practical experience from installing a 460 from a motorhome into a 76 F-250 Camper Special. good luck, Travis
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But, if you do want to go electric, it's not a big job. I did one on a '76 a while back. Got a Carter inline pump (around $80 I think) and mounted it near tank (it's a "push" as opposed to a "pull" pump). Wiring is simple, it just runs while the key is on. But, if you go this route you'll also want to get the switch that hooks to your oil pressure outlet on the engine. That way the pump is only running if the engine is running, not when the key is on while stalled or crashed or whatever. I also installed a pressure regulator and gauge as sometimes even those low-pressure electric pumps can put out a little too much pressure for these old carbs, so you can get flooding, bent float arms, damaged float seats, etc.).
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