My dad's '47 chevy seems to reject fuel pumps.
350 crate w/
rv cam
holley 650
roller rockers
block hugger headers
alum rad. elec fan
700r4
frame mounted fuel pump
The fuel pump in question is a $50 of the shelf pump from napa, or the local parts house.
We thought that heat from the mufflers was prematurely killing the pumps. So we added heat sheild to the line from tank to motor.
Continued to eat pumps. We then added a return line to help cool the pump by cycling the fuel.
Dad went to move the car from garage to the shop, started the '47 and got out to move moms car and came back and it sounded like it came off of fast idle then nothing. Cranked, nothing. Pulled the fuel line at carb and no pressure.
Also the tank might be 5 years old and we have never had anything come out of the fuel filter.
Its just really wierd we had one die after 1600 miles, and others die after sitting for a few days and moving the car.
Couple questions.
Before we replace it, why would they continue dieing so soon?
And, if you were to suggest a new pump what would you buy?
This car is a cruiser and needs to be able to put serious miles on at the drop of a hat.
Any input? Kind of lost
350 crate w/
rv cam
holley 650
roller rockers
block hugger headers
alum rad. elec fan
700r4
frame mounted fuel pump
The fuel pump in question is a $50 of the shelf pump from napa, or the local parts house.
We thought that heat from the mufflers was prematurely killing the pumps. So we added heat sheild to the line from tank to motor.
Continued to eat pumps. We then added a return line to help cool the pump by cycling the fuel.
Dad went to move the car from garage to the shop, started the '47 and got out to move moms car and came back and it sounded like it came off of fast idle then nothing. Cranked, nothing. Pulled the fuel line at carb and no pressure.
Also the tank might be 5 years old and we have never had anything come out of the fuel filter.
Its just really wierd we had one die after 1600 miles, and others die after sitting for a few days and moving the car.
Couple questions.
Before we replace it, why would they continue dieing so soon?
And, if you were to suggest a new pump what would you buy?
This car is a cruiser and needs to be able to put serious miles on at the drop of a hat.
Any input? Kind of lost
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