fuel pump opinions

[flint_knapper]

well my 13+ yr. old mech. fuel pump has started leaking
around the seam. My question is should I just replace it, or upgrade to an ele. fuel pump? I have dual tanks if I go elec. can I just mount it on the frame near where the old pump was on the block? Is it REALLY worth the cost difference?

 

[broncnaz]

If you get an electric pump it should be mounted near the tanks I have a carter electric pump P/N 4070 thats been on my 73 for over 20+ years still works good I have dual tanks and its mounted to the frame about half way between both tanks and I can switch it off when I want sort off a theft deterant. I'm not sure what a mech pump costs but the carter that I have is about $60 from summit racing I just got another one just in case my old one goes out its pretty quite to but you can hear it.
oh yeah I use the electric pump to fill up my gas can for my mower don't have to run to the gas station any more

 

[mp]

Just replaced a mechanical fuel pump today. Master brand replacement fuel pump from Autozone--$10.79 with a lifetime guarantee. Came with a new gasket.

The install took about 2 hours and that included an oil change. Could have been shorter, but I am lacking on some tools.


Not sure what an electric pump costs, but for $10.79, I didn't look much further.

 

[wildbill]

;D ;D ;D Get the same typ you had good service from it and they dont cost much and dont make that much noise good luck. Bill 8) %)

 

[flint_knapper]

Yea the more I think about it, I'll just go with the mech. pump
(cheap, I know)

 

[72bronco]

I seemed to always be suffering from vapor lock problems with my old mechanical fuel pump. After trying everything to solve it I finally put in an electric pump and the problem was solved. I mounted the pump on the outside of the frame rail right by the fuel tank. I removed the old pump and bought a plate to cover the opening. Re-routing the fuel lines and completing the wiring was a piece-of-cake and the whole install probably took me about an hour and a half.

 

[LSUpete]

Guys,

One of the benefits of converting to an elec. pump is that you can install a switch in the power line and this gives you a very good theft deterent.....just flip the hidden switch and a theif won't get your Bronco more than 500 yards away from where he stole it.