Where to mount an electric fuel pump in a Chevy?
Cover the hole with a block-off plate gasket and sealer. Mount the electric fuel pump near the gas tank and connect it to the fuel line. Install a filter next to the electric fuel pump. Wire the electric fuel pump to the ignition switch.
How did I replace the fuel pump in my truck?
As a preventative measure I replaced the in-tank fuel pump. Truck ran great for 8 minutes, then lost pressure and died. Not wanting to pull the fuel tank and replace the fuel pump again at that point, I installed a “booster” pump inline to the existing fuel system by adding a high pressure fuel pump just before the fuel filter.
Can a mechanical fuel pump be used as a backup?
You have two options: 1. Leave the mechanical pump in place and put an electric one by the tank: You can do this if you want to keep your mechanical fuel pump as a backup in case your electric fuel pump gives out. This is arguably unnecessary because electric fuel pumps are designed to last a long time. 2.
What do you need for electric fuel pump?
Parts You’ll Need 1 An electric fuel pump that will fit your year, make, and model 2 All the wires to hook it up to your car (or a universal wiring kit if you want to re-wire the entire car while you’re at it) 3 A block-off plate gasket and sealer 4 A mount for the electric fuel pump
Cover the hole with a block-off plate gasket and sealer. Mount the electric fuel pump near the gas tank and connect it to the fuel line. Install a filter next to the electric fuel pump. Wire the electric fuel pump to the ignition switch.
You have two options: 1. Leave the mechanical pump in place and put an electric one by the tank: You can do this if you want to keep your mechanical fuel pump as a backup in case your electric fuel pump gives out. This is arguably unnecessary because electric fuel pumps are designed to last a long time. 2.
Parts You’ll Need 1 An electric fuel pump that will fit your year, make, and model 2 All the wires to hook it up to your car (or a universal wiring kit if you want to re-wire the entire car while you’re at it) 3 A block-off plate gasket and sealer 4 A mount for the electric fuel pump
Can a mechanical fuel pump be replaced with an electric fuel pump?
Leave the mechanical pump in place and put an electric one by the tank: You can do this if you want to keep your mechanical fuel pump as a backup in case your electric fuel pump gives out. This is arguably unnecessary because electric fuel pumps are designed to last a long time. 2.