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nkaminar · 03-03-2021, 07:12 AM

Both Humperhill and CW in Pasadena have good suggestions. Here is what I have.

I have the Weber carburetor and a fuel pump. My fuel pump is wired to the ignition switch. I make it a habit to turn off the fuel valve under the tank and let the carb run dry when I am going to park the car for more than a few hours. I always turn off the fuel valve even if I don't run the carb dry. Force of habit I guess.

My fuel pump is mounted between the fitting on the bottom of the gas tank and the sediment bulb on the firewall. That makes for a clean installation inside the engine compartment.

I use a 15 amp fuse. I have a fuse block that is mounted to the firewall on the engine side where it is very accessible. It is mounted with magnets so there are no additional holes drilled in the firewall.

Several people run the Weber without a pump but I have been told that there may be a problem when the tank is low.

03-03-2021, 07:12 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,898	Re: Fuel pump installation suggestions Both Humperhill and CW in Pasadena have good suggestions. Here is what I have. I have the Weber carburetor and a fuel pump. My fuel pump is wired to the ignition switch. I make it a habit to turn off the fuel valve under the tank and let the carb run dry when I am going to park the car for more than a few hours. I always turn off the fuel valve even if I don't run the carb dry. Force of habit I guess. My fuel pump is mounted between the fitting on the bottom of the gas tank and the sediment bulb on the firewall. That makes for a clean installation inside the engine compartment. I use a 15 amp fuse. I have a fuse block that is mounted to the firewall on the engine side where it is very accessible. It is mounted with magnets so there are no additional holes drilled in the firewall. Several people run the Weber without a pump but I have been told that there may be a problem when the tank is low. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.