Topic: Off topic – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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May 15, 2019 at 4:54 pm #175324
jeff-register
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Tired of replacing my electrical fuel pump on my pick-up. It’s used very little & diaphram drys out & fails. Anyone of a “BETTER” brand that will not fail like this please???
Jeff
May 16, 2019 at 10:19 am #175370
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What kind of truck? Is this an aftermarket pump replacing a mechanical pump? Trying to picture what would have a diaphram type electric pump.
May 16, 2019 at 9:56 pm #175411
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Jeff I’m not putting you on ignore but I’m leaving early in the morning to fish for a week with virtually no internet.
May 18, 2019 at 5:46 am #175455
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Aftermarket stuff is found to be generally a joke compared to OEM, especially from places like Autozone and Advanced Auto, around here. NAPA stuff seems to be much better. Also, it is best to keep the tank more on the full side. The pump in the tank has its cooling enhanced by being totally submerged in fuel. If you’re running around on a low tank, the pump is out of the fuel and gets hotter when it runs. Out there in Arizona, I’m sure this would be extra important. Finally, Rube-Goldberging a fuel system should be totally off the table…..Don’t even think about it. I don’t want you to go boom.

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May 19, 2019 at 11:52 am #175518
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It is a 1962 Chevy PU. As far as drive train nothing is stock. 350 4 bolt block 202 heads & aftermarket intake & 4bbl, hi energy distributor, Tank above frame mount E pump. No room for mechanical pump, racing front narrow frame mount, Jeep body/engine poly donuts 700 R trans, 4:88 rear Chevy 3/4 ton flloating axles, Buick rear fuel tank. E pump required, one that can sit for months then function. Not a daily driver. Twice pipes, no mufflers to the back. Square D electrical service section flying bracket revised for tailshaft mount, (hi rise). 8 foot step side bed (rare)
Speed shop? Help.
May 19, 2019 at 12:25 pm #175520
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Sounds like you’re on your own, engineering that one!

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May 20, 2019 at 10:30 am #175564
Tubs
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A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
May 20, 2019 at 11:08 am #175570
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Tubs,
The truck is noisy anyway! Sounds like the correct pump for me,
Thank you.
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