best mounting spot for elec fuel pump

[bluebronco69]

its a holley blue, can i mount it on the inner fender so it is easy to get to/protect/clean out? or does it have to go under the truck by the fuel valve (dual tanks) ? id like to mount this as soon as i can just trying to get this planned out and get some fittings too

 

[weasel]

I'm no expert on electric fuel pumps, that's why I have issues with mine; but if the pump is meant for a crab set up you have to mount it close to the tank, From what I've heard.

 

[broncnaz]

Best place to mount it is on the frame in between the 2 tanks. Almost all electric pumps are better pushers than pullers. Usually the instructions will also tell you to mount it as cloase to the tank as possible.Might be even better since your running dual tanks. Mounting near the tanks also reduces the amount of heat the pump is exposed to compared to the engine bay. Cooler fuel means more power although I doubt there much gain in a bronco application.
Now there are people that have mounted them in the engine bay and have had no problems so its basically up to you.

 

[quikdrummer]

Best place to mount it is on the frame in between the 2 tanks. Almost all electric pumps are better pushers than pullers.

x2

i had one mounted in the engine compartment and had lots of issues on hills, when it got hot, etc

i have mine on the inside of the frame right in front of the tank

 

[thegreatjustino]

I have wondered this same thing. My plan was to mount it as close to the selector switch as possible since there is only one inlet and outlet on the pump. If you mount it between the tanks, do you run a supply hose back from the three way switch to the pump or are you guys somehow using a Tee to connect both tanks to the pump?

 

[ken75ranger]

My Carter pump was plumbed in after the selector switch for many years without an issue.

 

[Buldozer]

X3 on mounting as near the tanks as possible. I mounted mine half way between the tanks on a removable plate between the frame & body since I have a 2" body lift. Once the pump has obtained liquid from the tank, vapor locking can not easily occur and these pumps are much better at pushing than pulling. Good luck!

 

[nrramse]

I bought two of them, one for each tank, and mounted them by each tank. If one pump fails I just put gas in the other tank.

Its best to put them on the frame because they make a lot of noise if mounted to sheet metal.

Newell

 

[jpopsbronco]

also try to get the pump below the tanks if possible, those pumps really dont like to suck.

 

[FFMDX]

My LP Carter is on my frame rail close to my rear (only) tank and my HP Airtex is on my dvr fender under the hood.

 

[broncnaz]

I have wondered this same thing. My plan was to mount it as close to the selector switch as possible since there is only one inlet and outlet on the pump. If you mount it between the tanks, do you run a supply hose back from the three way switch to the pump or are you guys somehow using a Tee to connect both tanks to the pump?

You got it. Mines mounted closer to the rear tank almost over the rear axle lots of room right there. inlet hose to the pump connects to the selector valve. Outlet hose to the carb. Been that way on mine for 30 years with no issues.