Gen 1 Electric fuel pump

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Gen 1 Electric fuel pump #803536 04/07/07 10:56 PM

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 35

Denver, CO

SpideyRaider Offline

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Hi gang. It's been a while since I've been on the board, but I'm back seeking advice.

I've had a bunch of vapor locking issues, and after biting the bullet and getting a reman carb, the issue remains. Symptoms mainly include stalling out at altitude (11,000 feet or so) and after stopping for 10-20 minutes, you can get about 2 blocks and it dies, refusing to run until it sits and thinks for a couple of hours.

At this point, it seems adding an electric fuel pump might be a good option. After searching up and down the forum and the archive, I haven't gotten a good picture of the best way to do this. I figure I will keep the existing pump and just put the electric inline.

First, is this something that is safe? It sounds like others have done this.

Second, does anyone have any advice on wiring it? I've considered wiring it up with a toggle switch so I can kick it on when I want, but I'm seeking some advice on this.

Third, can anyone provide recommendations for specs or even brand of pump I should be looking at? Will a regulator be needed?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I ended up buying a lifted Liberty last year, and the Raider and Libby would make great off-road companions (very similar trail capabilities), but with this fuel issue, I am not at all confident taking the ol' Raider out.

Thanks in advance!

'87 Raider - 2.6L Rebuilt by me, BSE installed.
Superwinch manual hubs. LSD, Squirters and bouncy seat added. Cobra CB w/ PA (PA coming soon). 31x10.5x15 Futura Dakota rubbers; Pro Comp Add-A-Leaf w/ Rancho RS500's in the rear, KYB's up front.

Re: Gen 1 Electric fuel pump [Re: SpideyRaider] #803537 04/08/07 05:29 PM

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 39

Denver Co.

Vman

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Hey spidey,
I know what your going through. I installed an electric fuel pump along time ago. It worked great. Well...its dead now and I need a new one. Very easy to install. We can get together and I can show you.

85 2.6l 5-spd

Re: Gen 1 Electric fuel pump [Re: Vman] #803538 04/08/07 06:07 PM

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 5,231

Crawlorado

CapnCrunch Offline

Trail Leader

Pep Boys sells an electric fuel pump that works fine (4-7 PSI IIRC). I've had one of those on my 4-banger for a couple years now and it works like a champ. I never vapor-lock anymore. I just run it in-line with the mechanical pump. It needs to be mounted low, back in front of the tank.

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