| Robert/Texas | -- 08-07-2025 @ 12:39 PM |
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The 12-volt electric fuel pump that I installed in my ’34 roadster around 10 years ago died. I hear it running but it’s no longer pumping. I installed it at the upper left corner of the firewall so that it was easy for me to hear when it was pumping. I have a tiny immediate switch mounted on the bottom lip of the dash. I’ve heard that this brand of pump is no longer available. What brand of pump would you recommend? All suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks, Robert.
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| same | -- 08-07-2025 @ 2:43 PM |
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Robert,when you do find another replacement for pump,its best if you mount the pump closer to the fuel tank. airtex is one brand holley makes a 6 and 12 volt its been a long time since iv'e looked. ask your question on the ford barn or type in the search box at top of page there. did you mean a momentary switch,just for priming the carb? also whenever you take the old girl out to dance when you park back in the barn pull choke all the way out.this could keep the fuel from evaporating. just remember to push the choke back in half way or there abouts which ever works for her at a cold start. Tom. This message was edited by same on 8-7-25 @ 2:50 PM
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| carcrazy | -- 08-07-2025 @ 2:58 PM |
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Fifth Avenue offers gear driven electric fuel pumps which should meet your needs. When installing the pump, follow the instructions to mount the pump close to the fuel tank and remember that these are "pusher pumps" which work best pushing the fuel from the tank to the engine. https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/fuel_parts.php
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| Robert/Texas | -- 08-08-2025 @ 8:47 AM |
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Thank you for your responses; all are appreciated. I found an AirTex pump on Amazon and ordered it. It’s not supposed to arrive until next Wednesday. I’m going on 91 and keep my old Fords in my barn in a rural area 95 miles from home. My wife and I drove up there this morning. I was mistaken about where the fuel pump is located; it is mounted on the frame close to the serial number. I plan to test the new pump before I install it. The picture of it looks like it might be used or NOS. It’s coming via a vendor on Amazon. If it doesn’t work I can return it and get a refund. I’m aware that these pumps work better when mounted near the tank, but I don’t think that this would work well for me. I like to hear the pump as its noise levels off when the carburetor is full. Also, I don’t want to disturb the tiny gas guage line which is soldered to the fuel line. As I have some medical issues I don’t know when I can inform you how this works out but I will do so then. Thanks again, Robert
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