Fuel pump
 

I am looking to change my 53 flathead v/8 to an electric pump. What do you suggest and what do I look out for. Do I go thru the mechanical pump or remove it? What about the pushrods?

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Sorta up to you. If you do go through the mech. pump you need to modify it so a failure won't pump fuel into the block. You can leave the rod in.

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I installed an Airtex fuel pump, Part No. E8902. Installed it close to the fuel tank. I only use as necessary and left the mechanical as is.

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I have done this to a number of our antique vehicles, both 6 and 12 volt, Ford and non Ford. As mentioned previously, I modify the OEM fuel pump, making it a pass through (I detailed the modification on my thread "What I did on my Lunch Hour") and I leave the pushrod in. This way the Airtex pump and fuel pressure regulator (set at 2.5 lbs.) become the full time fuel delivery system.

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The "search" function is your friend. This has been discussed many times. Read here:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search...archid=6505852

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Damn Vic, it would take months to search through your "What I did on my lunch hour" epistle. LOL

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C'mon Lawson, what else have you got to do??? LOL:D;)

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If you mount your electric pump to the cross member, I would suggest that you insulate the mounting bracket on the pump from the metal of the cross member with some sort of a hard rubber pad or washer. Much quieter!

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I mounted mine on the frame rail. Can not hear it run in the car. It's an Airtex.

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I mounted mine between the crossmember and fuel tank complete with regulator and liquid filled gauge. Pumped thru the stock pump. I use a three way toggle to energize the pump. In one position the electric only works when I hit the start button, one position is full on and one is off!

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As noted on another thread, don't forget an inertia switch.

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For those interested Vic's fuel pump modification starts on page 78 , line 1543