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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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electric fuel pump

I can get a 15 lb, 125 gph electric fuel pump mine is starting to leak around the pump, but i have heard that anything above 8 lbs is bad for these trucks. Could somebody define "Bad." What exactly does it do to the truck because ive heard it would change the timing; if so couldn't I just adjust the timing to fit, or does it get more complicated than that.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Pressure increases in the fuel inside the IP advance the timing.
That pump is way more than is needed.

Stock lift pump will go maybe 7 PSI max and under 40 GPH for flow.

Between the 15 PSI and 125 GPH, you may have more fuel than the return line can handle.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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where can i get one of the holley reds that everyone rages about on here and what would cost be. Do i need a regulator?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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you can get them from about any performance store, or order them at most parts stores. They also sell them rebuilt on ebay, as well as new.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Is 4#'s bad at 850 rpm?

That's what I had when I checked it yesterday. Thinking the cam is worn down.

I have an AcDelco EP12S that I am really seriously thinking about installing. If for no other reason, than to eliminate the PITA pump N' bleed crap every time I work on anything fuel related. And I have a hard time leaving anything alone(mechanically) until it works perfect... (Oc anyone? lol)

Also, if I bypass the fuel pump, and run strait up to the filter.... Do I still have to remove it? I was just thinking about putting a short loop on it and letting it recirculate on itself, or just capping the ends and let it go.

Sorry for the hijack, but it's a pertinent thread, and I didn't think this deserved its own thread.


Oh yeah, I put a holly red on my Kubota. Thats where the AcDelco came from. A used one I had sitting around. No idea where it came from. Would this be better suited for this application?
 
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