The Ford Barn

ScubaChief60 · 01-28-2024, 11:17 AM

Hello to all...

It's my nature and from my training to build redundancy into systems. I have 3 separate ways to heat my home... I have backup power... I have surplus food stores... you get the idea

... and now I'm considering the fuel pump for my 1935 V8.

Mechanical pump was rebuilt by Charlie in Buffalo... working well.

If the mechanical pump does ever cease pulling fuel from the tank then I'd like to have a 'Plan B'.

I am considering placing a 6 V electric pump in the line between the tank and the mechanical fuel pump. Both pressurized to 4.5 PSI. The electric pump seems to have a clear passage so that the mechanical pump can pull fuel right through it.

Id operate the electric fuel pump by use of a toggle switch and use it only as needed.

So... shoot holes in this idea... or advise even better ideas.

Take care all!

01-28-2024, 11:17 AM	#1
ScubaChief60 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 154	Fuel Pump 'Plan B' Hello to all... It's my nature and from my training to build redundancy into systems. I have 3 separate ways to heat my home... I have backup power... I have surplus food stores... you get the idea ... and now I'm considering the fuel pump for my 1935 V8. Mechanical pump was rebuilt by Charlie in Buffalo... working well. If the mechanical pump does ever cease pulling fuel from the tank then I'd like to have a 'Plan B'. I am considering placing a 6 V electric pump in the line between the tank and the mechanical fuel pump. Both pressurized to 4.5 PSI. The electric pump seems to have a clear passage so that the mechanical pump can pull fuel right through it. Id operate the electric fuel pump by use of a toggle switch and use it only as needed. So... shoot holes in this idea... or advise even better ideas. Take care all!