Fuel system issues
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From: Easton,Ks
If the hose in the tank is sill good you can but if the it is gone like I have seen you can not. That new gas they are selling will make the hose in the tank go away and then the pump will run but not do any thing.
If you cut the supply fuel line between the tank and the selector valve the pump must be a low pressure pump with a max pressure of about 7-10 PSI. Also you must use a strainer before the pump (not a filter) or some of the pumps will not pump anything.
A good strainer would be something like a #9747 by Mr. Gasket.
A photo of a hose that went away:
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If you cut the supply fuel line between the tank and the selector valve the pump must be a low pressure pump with a max pressure of about 7-10 PSI. Also you must use a strainer before the pump (not a filter) or some of the pumps will not pump anything.
A good strainer would be something like a #9747 by Mr. Gasket.
A photo of a hose that went away:
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The pump isnt running, but I have power and ground. Im trying to avoid pulling the tank if at all possible and thought I could just use a basic low pressure pump since it is a carburated 460. wasnt too sure about th return lines....
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From: Easton,Ks
Do you have two tanks?
Yes I have ran frame mounted after market pumps on a "carburated 460" but get one has more pulling power than pushing power.
An a AirTex E8120 might be a good choice and if the hose in the tank is good you would not need the strainer.
Here are some pumps to look at:
Yes I have ran frame mounted after market pumps on a "carburated 460" but get one has more pulling power than pushing power.
An a AirTex E8120 might be a good choice and if the hose in the tank is good you would not need the strainer.
Here are some pumps to look at:
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Yes, its a dual tank. Im running on the back tank right now, but my range is limited due to the great gas mileage of the 460! Any suggestions on a return line? Im using an Edelbrock carb, and I dont have a regulator with the factory pumps. The original Holley didnt either so I didnt put one one and have had no problems for the last 8 or 9 years.
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Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Easton,Ks
Yes, its a dual tank. Im running on the back tank right now, but my range is limited due to the great gas mileage of the 460! Any suggestions on a return line? Im using an Edelbrock carb, and I dont have a regulator with the factory pumps. The original Holley didnt either so I didnt put one one and have had no problems for the last 8 or 9 years.
You should not need a fuel pressure regulator.
NOTE:
You will have to wire it so the new inline pump only runs when the front tank is selected.
Is this not your fuel system?
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