electric fuel pump?

[41/53dodges]

my truck is running the stock 218, with the original mechanical fuel pump. i know it will eventually die, its not supposed to take our modern fuels with ethanol and all that crap in it, so i was thinking of fixing the problem before it starts, i was debating an electric pump. any suggestions?

[MBF]

If I were you I'd go with a new or rebuilt mechanical pump. Installing an electric pump means you should also be installing an impact switch to shut off the pump in the event of a collision. If you're running the 6 volt sytem, you're going to need a 6 volt pump. I bought new mechanical units from NAPA a couple of years ago for both my 52 1 ton, and my 36 plymouth and kept the old cores for future rebuilds with newer materials if I even need them. Mike

[oldmopar]

I installed a 6 volt electric fuel pump in my 52 Suburban and will swap the truck over to one when it needs replace. I used a Airtex E8011 got it from rockauto for about $50.00 but it should also be available at local auto parts.

[41/53dodges]

well, my truck is running 12V, and i just happen to have what is called a "diddle" pump, just an electric motor with a diaphragm and a built-in regulator, so i want to fix the fuel pump before it breaks on me.

[Merle Coggins]

You could also get a rebuild kit from the folks at Antique Auto Parts Cellar and rebuild you original pump. http://www.maritimedragracing.com/then_and_now_automotive.htm

Good kits at great prices and they are made for modern fuels.

Merle

[41/53dodges]

seems a little more expensive than the whole pump from autozone, they have them for $34

[grey beard]

I've been through several Autozone electric pumps and one Airtex. They're fine until they die, but die they all do - too soon for my liking. I wenr to NAPA and paid $60 for a brand new 6Volt Carter heavy duty thing - it's bigger'n most electric pumps - and I am very pleased. Get one of these and I don't think you'll need another for a long time. Electric pumps are great for our old iron that sits a long time - especially if it's six volts - saves a lot of cranking and batrrery drain. Mine starts up like it's on 440 volts . . . well, almost. JMHO

[41/53dodges]

the one i have is an older one, my grandfather gave it to me, it is made by bendix, so it oughta last

[grey beard]

I knocked the pin out of the arm on my mechanical pump and removed the arm completely, then reinstalled my old fuel pump onto the block as a block-off plate. It'll never put gasoline in my oil . . . LOL

[41/53dodges]

you kinda sound like adam west frm family guy.

[Mustang6147]

I put an electric pump on my 41 Plymouth. I am not sure about trucks, but the flathead in the plymouth I was told uses lower fuel preassure??? 3 psi?. I put a Facet pump from NAPA on it 3 or so years ago and have had no problems. I put it right in front of the rear tire on the frame rail. The Facet pump only costed me $20.00. It does make it easier to start when it sits, I dont have to crabnk the engine to get fuel in the carb, just turn the key on and waite a minute then crank it and she goes...