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Gary · 07-07-2011, 12:16 AM

I have an new electric fuel pump mounted on the frame rail ( with rubber bushings ) just behind the drivers door on my 34.
It is SOOOOOOOOOOO LOUD !!, put eastwood wrap on it , nothing
It just keeps clacking clacking and .... clac.....doesn't stop clacking.
I thought that it would make some noise until it was full and then a mild tick tick every once in a while.
Do not want to run a stock pump off the cam, anyone have experience with an electric fuel pump that is quiet. Or other ideas ?
Thanks Barn folks,
Gary

JJOHN · 07-07-2011, 07:41 AM

put it on a toggle switch-just use it to start the car then turn it off. However if you just plan on using the pump all the time, most if not all have a somewhat loud sound.

okiedokie · 07-07-2011, 01:12 PM

I have an Airtex inline mounted similiar to yours on my 46. Very quiet.

ken ct · 07-07-2011, 01:28 PM

First of all it should be as close to the tank as possible not under the door.ken ct.Get a diff pump.

Vic Piano · 07-07-2011, 01:46 PM

I've got several cars/trucks with electric fuel pumps, all are mounted close to the fuel tank and I've installed a "kill switch" on each, they are all 12 volt negative ground. I also have Flatheads/overheads running the stock mechanical fuel pumps as well.

Vic Piano · 07-07-2011, 01:48 PM

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I forgot to mention that the electric pumps are not noisy at all, I got them from NAPA.

hotroddeuce · 07-07-2011, 04:31 PM

NAPA part # P74021 there small and quiet and as mentioned you need to get it closer to the tank

Gary · 07-07-2011, 08:07 PM

I appreciate all of the input, curious though that every one says "put it as close to the tank as you can ".
The old stock mechanical pump is way away at the motor ?
thanks for all opinions information and HELP !!!
Gary

37ford4dr · 07-07-2011, 08:30 PM

there are different specs on the "head" height for the pumps....if you are curious to all the permutations go to the purolatorfacet website and see all the different specification. most electric fuel pumps have limits on the height that they can draw from

07-07-2011, 12:16 AM	#1
Gary Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Emeryville, near Oakland and the Sf Bay Bridge Posts: 133	Electric fuel pump I have an new electric fuel pump mounted on the frame rail ( with rubber bushings ) just behind the drivers door on my 34. It is SOOOOOOOOOOO LOUD !!, put eastwood wrap on it , nothing It just keeps clacking clacking and .... clac.....doesn't stop clacking. I thought that it would make some noise until it was full and then a mild tick tick every once in a while. Do not want to run a stock pump off the cam, anyone have experience with an electric fuel pump that is quiet. Or other ideas ? Thanks Barn folks, Gary

07-07-2011, 07:41 AM	#2
JJOHN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Troy New York Posts: 33	Re: Electric fuel pump put it on a toggle switch-just use it to start the car then turn it off. However if you just plan on using the pump all the time, most if not all have a somewhat loud sound.

07-07-2011, 01:12 PM	#3
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 519	Re: Electric fuel pump I have an Airtex inline mounted similiar to yours on my 46. Very quiet.

07-07-2011, 01:28 PM	#4
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Electric fuel pump First of all it should be as close to the tank as possible not under the door.ken ct.Get a diff pump.

07-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Electric fuel pump I've got several cars/trucks with electric fuel pumps, all are mounted close to the fuel tank and I've installed a "kill switch" on each, they are all 12 volt negative ground. I also have Flatheads/overheads running the stock mechanical fuel pumps as well. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-07-2011, 01:48 PM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Electric fuel pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I forgot to mention that the electric pumps are not noisy at all, I got them from NAPA. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-07-2011, 04:31 PM	#7
hotroddeuce Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MI Posts: 88	Re: Electric fuel pump NAPA part # P74021 there small and quiet and as mentioned you need to get it closer to the tank

07-07-2011, 08:07 PM	#8
Gary Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Emeryville, near Oakland and the Sf Bay Bridge Posts: 133	Re: Electric fuel pump I appreciate all of the input, curious though that every one says "put it as close to the tank as you can ". The old stock mechanical pump is way away at the motor ? thanks for all opinions information and HELP !!! Gary

07-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#9
37ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: arlington va Posts: 185	Re: Electric fuel pump there are different specs on the "head" height for the pumps....if you are curious to all the permutations go to the purolatorfacet website and see all the different specification. most electric fuel pumps have limits on the height that they can draw from