Help with Fuel pump.
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Help with Fuel pump.
So I Have an 87 305 carbureted Vin Code H. It has the stupid 2 fuel pump set up. I have replaced the in tank fuel pump twice. This last time it only lasted for 2 days. What is the best option for me at this point. Should I remove the in tank pump and only use the mechanical pump on the block and an older fuel pick up. Or should I bypass the mechanical pump and use a more powerful in tank pump with regulator. The car is rust free, no leaks and only has 40,000 miles. I'm trying to make it a reliable daily driver.
Last edited by Will Morse; Jul 28, 2017 at 02:01 PM.
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From: Washington-state
Car: '96 Camaro-Vsux -- SOLD, '84 Z/28
Engine: 3.8L, 305 SBC
Transmission: 4L60E, T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.08s, 3.23s
Re: Help with Fuel pump.
So I Have an 87 305 carbureted Vin Code H. It has the stupid 2 fuel pump set up. I have replaced the in tank fuel pump twice. This last time it only lasted for 2 days. What is the best option for me at this point. Should I remove the in tank pump and only use the mechanical pump on the block and an older fuel pick up. Or should I bypass the mechanical pump and use a more powerful in tank pump with regulator. The car is rust free, no leaks and only has 40,000 miles. I'm trying to make it a reliable daily driver.
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You could do away with the pusher pump and just run your mechanical one I'd imagine.
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From: Meriden, CT 06451
Car: 84 TA orig. 305 LG4 "H" E4ME
Engine: 334 SBC - stroked 305 M4ME Q-Jet
Transmission: upgraded 700R4 3200 stall
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 4.10 Posi w Lakewood TA Bars
Re: Help with Fuel pump.
I would imagine dropping the tank to replace that fuel pump is a nightmare.
My vote is to abandon the in-tank pump and install a Carter M6626 mechanical on the block for reliability and ease of maintenance.
My vote is to abandon the in-tank pump and install a Carter M6626 mechanical on the block for reliability and ease of maintenance.
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From: Washington-state
Car: '96 Camaro-Vsux -- SOLD, '84 Z/28
Engine: 3.8L, 305 SBC
Transmission: 4L60E, T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.08s, 3.23s
Re: Help with Fuel pump.
I agree. On mine, I just have the mechanical pump. It does okay, but if you let your car sit for a while and your bowl gets empty in your carb, it will take quite a while to get fuel sometimes. Not too bad tho.