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Argh, should have said my car has a rear factory defroster. Since it's only hot when the ignition is switched on I didn't think to mention that either. Power to the pump should be switched and fused. Still some risks with this set up... like what if you had an accident with the pump on. Modern cars have some kind of impact switch that shuts off power to the pump. Compared to pouring gas down the carb every few days I'll take the chance.
From: kraus300@xxxxxxxxxxx LeRoy, I use an electric pump but only to prime the carbs on my 57 Chrysler. I have the pump installed near the fuel tank. Mine is wired to the factory defrost fan (convenient). I turn on the fan for a minute or so and the pump runs. Then off, then start the car. Otherwise a fused momentary button or toggle switch on the dash works. There are some electric pumps that won't work for this. The mechanical pump can't pump through them. I had a Carter that wouldn't work that way. That pump was kind of 6" long cylinder looking unit. The right pump is a 2.5 - 3 inch little square block. It puts out 2-4 psi. No regulator needed at that pressure. No problem with whatever gallons per minute. It won't be an issue with our cars.
This guy has them- John won't get his emails till Monday at work. Maybe $25-30.
If the mechanical pump ever fails I carry a section of rubber fuel hose, clamps and a fitting. Install the rubber hose between the metal fuel line at the front frame rail and connect directly to carb, bypassing the mechanical pump. Then use the electric pump to get home.
Jim Krausmann
From: "lr thompson" <lr.thompson@xxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:55:21 PM Subject: [FWDLK] electric fuel pump Hello everyone,
I am thinking of putting an electric fuel pump on my 56 Desoto. This ethanol fuel seems to evaporate out of the carburetor when the car sets of a couple of weeks without being started. Has anyone done this, which pump should I use, do I need a separate pressure regulator, etc?
Mac's lists a 12 volt Carter pump that puts out 2 to 4 psi. I have the stock Carter four barrel carb on my car.
Any advice is appreciated.
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