Airtex electric 6v pump

[Graeme / New Zealand]

Can anyone tell me which model to use please? I want it just for priming. I had it in my favourites but my computer crashed and I lost the data.

By way of update my coupe is nearing completion. just installed all the glass, the interior is in ( I still have to mount the front seat). Need to put the dome lights in and the window winder/door opener handles on the doors and install the front bumper. not long now and I can think about the "big warrant of fitness check" it has to go through before they let her back out on the road. Registration has been dead since 1974.


Thanks
GB

[4dFord/SC]

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Can anyone tell me which model to use please? I want it just for priming. I had it in my favourites but my computer crashed and I lost the data.

Believe it's E8011 (6v, 5–8 psi).

[31chevy]

4dFord is correct, I have one on my 34 pickup & use it as a backup.
Gary.

[flatheadfan]

GB-

This what I am using on my '35 as a back-up. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...=airtex%20eo11

Tom

[koates]

Hi, I think the better pump to use is the low pressure Artex E8902 2.5 to 4 PSI WHICH WILL WORK BETTER WITH FLATHEAD CARBS. This is a 6 volt pump which will alow the mechanical pump to pull fuel through it OK. It can be used in both pos or neg ground vehicles. The E 8011 with its higher pressure of 5 to 8 PSI has been know to cause flooding on some carbs. Regards, Kevin.

[Planojc]

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I have the E8902 on three of my cars, As stated above it has lower pressure than the E8011 and can be used without a regulator if needed. For the best price, check Amazon.com

[47Merc]

Hi GB

I've got a 12V version of one of these on one of my vintage cars.

Low pressure, electronic, quiet and it works good.

Made in NZ

http://www.fuelflow.co.nz/FF_cms_03/...category_id=29

[Ken Bull]

I had a Airtex E8902 on my 40 Pick Up fead through the original pump with push rod removed. Worked great. Now in stalling an E8902 on my 36 as a primer & a Vapor lock assistant. Hope it helps-vapor lock is a big PIA/

[my4dv8]

Hi , check out Ajays , I think they have a 6v pump made local also.

[russcc]

Another great pump is the Factet, either 12 or 6V, maintains any pressure you select, no regulator needed, made in NY, USA by Purolater. The tech guys will put you onto to the right pump model for your application.

[trevo]

Graeme, I have here a 6v Fuel Flo NZ made pump that I used for priming its almost new I have since converted to Electronic Ignition so am now 12v and fitted a Fuel Flo pump to match works a treat. You can have my 6v pump at no cost to you they are around the $118 to buy new if you want it pm me with details I can send it down.

[Joe Immler]

Yes, the correct Airtex fuel pump is the E8902. It is a full flow through pump and can be switched on as needed for priming and vapor lock. Easy to install. Have one on my '41 and it works as advertised (as needed).

[Bluebell]

Pretty generous offer Trevo. Congratulations on your offer.
Now, anyone with a merc crank feel the same way?

[Graeme / New Zealand]

Thanks all for the replies folks. Yes it was the E8902 I had saved before the data was lost by crash computer.

GB

[52merc]

gmb you still got the plates off it or one plate ownership papers if you have these theres no problem its the proof its be registered in nz b4 you dont have to get it complied like imports thats a great offer from trevo us trevs like to help lol

[fottyjs]

e8902 is on sale at Am.....on with free shipping

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by koates

Hi, I think the better pump to use is the low pressure Artex E8902 2.5 to 4 PSI WHICH WILL WORK BETTER WITH FLATHEAD CARBS. This is a 6 volt pump which will alow the mechanical pump to pull fuel through it OK. It can be used in both pos or neg ground vehicles. The E 8011 with its higher pressure of 5 to 8 PSI has been know to cause flooding on some carbs. Regards, Kevin.

The Airtex E 8902 pump label does it state the lower pressure or does it state 5 to 8 psi on it? The ones I have seen state the higher pressure and the Airtex tech kids seem clueless,one told me they were using up old labels? I think what they are selling is a 12 volt pump that will work at 6 volt but pressure is half so I don't know what the big secret is. I could get mine to work 6 volt negative ground but would not work positive ground,I was able to return it. I may try again with the Amazon deal mayby I will get one that will work. I have been in a position before where the electric backup could have gotten my coupe off a major highway and home when mechanical rebuilt pump failed.

[4dFord/SC]

IMHO, if the pump is just to be used for priming, the higher psi should not be an issue.

[JM 35 Sedan]

This vapor lock situation will only get worse if the Ethanol % in our pump gas goes higher. I am going to get an E8902 Airtex pump for my 35 fordor and give it a try. I had a pretty dangerous shutdown caused by VL going over the Rocky Mts. in June. The EFV-8 Club will deduct points on the show field for an electric FP but that doesn't bother me.

[bobH]

Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

IMHO, if the pump is just to be used for priming, the higher psi should not be an issue.

I'm thinking that if the electric pump is used for priming, and to overcome vapor lock, the higher pressure version would be beneficial. Seems to me, if you are trying to pressurize vapor, the lower pressure pump wouldn't be nearly as good as the higher pressure pump. This seems to contradict some of what's being said here. Comments? JMO