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Lawson Cox · 08-26-2021, 10:17 AM

I am looking for a good reliable 6V low pressure fuel pump for my PU. I have used an E8011 for years for priming only, but it is 5-8 PSI. I'm looking for something in the range of 2.5 to 3 PSI. Does such an animal exist or am I going to have to go with a pressure regulator? If so, recommendations, please. Thanks guys.

Kens 36 · 08-26-2021, 10:35 AM

Airtex E8902.

Ken

Lawson Cox · 08-26-2021, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Airtex E8902.

Ken

Thanks Ken. I'll check it out.

flatjack9 · 08-26-2021, 01:08 PM

Will the mechanical pump be able to draw through it?

1931 flamingo · 08-26-2021, 01:26 PM

Yes.
Paul in CT

flatjack9 · 08-26-2021, 03:06 PM

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Merc Cruzer · 08-26-2021, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Airtex E8902.

Ken

I'm a picture guy, so here are a few.

Lawson Cox · 08-26-2021, 08:34 PM

Thanks guys. I ordered an Airtex E8902, today. Just what I was looking for. Will be laying on my back installing it as soon as it gets here. There sure is a great group of knowledgeably people here on the barn to help out an old guy who's slowly realizing how much he has forgotten over the years. I appreciate it very much.

Charlie ny · 08-26-2021, 08:48 PM

Lawson,
In the box with the 97 is one of my fuel pumps....tested at 2 psi. You will NOT require an elect pump providing your delivery from the tank to the pump is air tight.
I use the same pump on my '32 & '41 p'ups both big inch motors and run hard.
The box goes out in the morning.
Charlie ny

Pete · 08-26-2021, 09:01 PM

After you bought this one, you couldn't afford to buy gas for it to pump.

https://www.aasesales.com/products/n...0-4876p-109803

tubman · 08-26-2021, 09:07 PM

I'm with Charlie. When I finally figured out that the "providing your delivery from the tank to the pump is air tight", all of my problems went away (my problem was leaking gasket on the sediment bowl; cork, for some reason, seems top work better than neoprene).

I removed the electric fuel pump a couple of years later and never looked back. I will post the caveat that, since I spend my summers 20 miles north of Brainerd, I don't routinely experience of the conditions a lot of you do.

slowforty · 08-27-2021, 12:36 PM

Airtex pumps are available on Rock Auto. It is probably the cheapest price in town

petehoovie · 08-27-2021, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

After you bought this one, you couldn't afford to buy gas for it to pump.

https://www.aasesales.com/products/n...0-4876p-109803

(New) 356 Autopulse Carrera/Spyder Fuel Pump 6v or 12 volt. - $7,500.00

(New) 356 Autopulse Carrera/Spyder Fuel Pump 6v or 12v

$7,500.00
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RalphG · 08-27-2021, 02:12 PM

The only reason I consider adding an electric fuel pump to my 52 Merc is to avoid having to prime the carburetor every time it sits for more than a few days. Yes, I fixed the leaky sediment bowl gasket but the carb still leaks gas. I know, I need to fix that too.

Lawson Cox · 08-27-2021, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie ny

Lawson,
In the box with the 97 is one of my fuel pumps....tested at 2 psi. You will NOT require an elect pump providing your delivery from the tank to the pump is air tight.
I use the same pump on my '32 & '41 p'ups both big inch motors and run hard.
The box goes out in the morning.
Charlie ny

Awesome, Charlie. I may just hold off installing a new electric, that is if my existing electric isn't plugged up. I only use it to prime anyhow.

Lawson Cox · 08-27-2021, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie ny

Lawson,
In the box with the 97 is one of my fuel pumps....tested at 2 psi. You will NOT require an elect pump providing your delivery from the tank to the pump is air tight.
I use the same pump on my '32 & '41 p'ups both big inch motors and run hard.
The box goes out in the morning.
Charlie ny

FAN-tastic. Can't wait.

Ol' Ron · 02-02-2022, 02:38 PM

Not sure why fuel pumps have been giving trouble over the past few years. Back in the day you could buy an electric pump from western auto for 9.95 install it and forget about it. Last forever. However by the end of the last Molina, electric fuel pumps became the bain of the old cars and using the rebuild stock ones became the norm. My old truck electric fuel pump finally pooped out and after replacing several of them ( Average every 6 mos) I replaced the gas tang and went with an internal pump and gauge. Truck never had a working gauge so this solved both problems. So far????????
Gramps

Ken/Alabama · 02-02-2022, 03:14 PM

Got mine here. Works great and doesn’t need a regulator

https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/

08-26-2021, 10:17 AM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	6V low pressure fuel pump I am looking for a good reliable 6V low pressure fuel pump for my PU. I have used an E8011 for years for priming only, but it is 5-8 PSI. I'm looking for something in the range of 2.5 to 3 PSI. Does such an animal exist or am I going to have to go with a pressure regulator? If so, recommendations, please. Thanks guys. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-26-2021, 10:35 AM	#2
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 374	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Airtex E8902. Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

08-26-2021, 01:08 PM	#4
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Will the mechanical pump be able to draw through it?

08-26-2021, 01:26 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Yes. Paul in CT

08-26-2021, 03:06 PM	#6
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, Paul

08-26-2021, 08:34 PM	#8
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Thanks guys. I ordered an Airtex E8902, today. Just what I was looking for. Will be laying on my back installing it as soon as it gets here. There sure is a great group of knowledgeably people here on the barn to help out an old guy who's slowly realizing how much he has forgotten over the years. I appreciate it very much. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

08-26-2021, 08:48 PM	#9
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Lawson, In the box with the 97 is one of my fuel pumps....tested at 2 psi. You will NOT require an elect pump providing your delivery from the tank to the pump is air tight. I use the same pump on my '32 & '41 p'ups both big inch motors and run hard. The box goes out in the morning. Charlie ny

08-26-2021, 09:01 PM	#10
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,407	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump After you bought this one, you couldn't afford to buy gas for it to pump. https://www.aasesales.com/products/n...0-4876p-109803

08-26-2021, 09:07 PM	#11
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump I'm with Charlie. When I finally figured out that the "providing your delivery from the tank to the pump is air tight", all of my problems went away (my problem was leaking gasket on the sediment bowl; cork, for some reason, seems top work better than neoprene). I removed the electric fuel pump a couple of years later and never looked back. I will post the caveat that, since I spend my summers 20 miles north of Brainerd, I don't routinely experience of the conditions a lot of you do.

08-27-2021, 12:36 PM	#12
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,060	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Airtex pumps are available on Rock Auto. It is probably the cheapest price in town

08-27-2021, 02:12 PM	#14
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump The only reason I consider adding an electric fuel pump to my 52 Merc is to avoid having to prime the carburetor every time it sits for more than a few days. Yes, I fixed the leaky sediment bowl gasket but the carb still leaks gas. I know, I need to fix that too. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

02-02-2022, 02:38 PM	#17
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Not sure why fuel pumps have been giving trouble over the past few years. Back in the day you could buy an electric pump from western auto for 9.95 install it and forget about it. Last forever. However by the end of the last Molina, electric fuel pumps became the bain of the old cars and using the rebuild stock ones became the norm. My old truck electric fuel pump finally pooped out and after replacing several of them ( Average every 6 mos) I replaced the gas tang and went with an internal pump and gauge. Truck never had a working gauge so this solved both problems. So far???????? Gramps

02-02-2022, 03:14 PM	#18
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,257	Re: 6V low pressure fuel pump Got mine here. Works great and doesn’t need a regulator https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/