Thoughts on internal fuel pump.....

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Oct 6, 2013 | 07:31 PM

ulev1st

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Thoughts on internal fuel pump.....

I was talking with a friend today while he was checking out my 56. The discussion turned to fuel systems and he asked what pump I was going with. I told him I probably would go with a small external like the offerings from Holley , Jegs and Summit. He suggested a 255lphh INTANK pump to cut down on noise. I understand most internal pumps are designed for EFI engines and it would have to be regulated down to work with my carb setup
Has anyone here used such a pump?
Comments and or discussion or opinions welcome.
What say you?

Oct 6, 2013 | 09:44 PM

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Absolutely no reason to use an in-tank pump. Noise? Are you going to be running glasspaks? Headers? Personally I find it comforting to be able to hear the small amount of noise my pump makes, assures me that it's working. Once the engine starts, I can't hear it.

Oct 6, 2013 | 11:08 PM

ben73058

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Hey Don,
We've got an external fuel pump. You can hear it pumping away before you start the engine - after that - Are you kidding? You can't hear a thing...
We have our pump on a separate toggle switch under the dash as well just for a little added security. If you don't hear the pump running before - you know you forgot to turn it back on.

Good luck over there!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1