Electric fuel pump 37 Ford

[Marv]

Originally Posted by BNewman

If I install an electric fuel pump near the tank on my 37 Coupe can I still leave the mechanical pump in place or do I have to remove it and install a block off plate? Any other thoughts on an electric fuel pump installation?
Thanks.
Bob

If you run the fuel from the electric pump thru the factory pump, it will run. But if the diaphram fails in the factory pump the electric pump will be pumping fuel into the crank case and you will ruin a engine. Vic Piano has plans for building your factory pump where it will not operate but you can run the fuel thru it and every thing will look original with out taking a chance on getting fuel in your crank case and ruining your engine.