Holley Red Electric Fuel Pump

[Original77]

I am running a piece of junk electric fuel pump (One of the small box style pumps that click and make lots of noise). I converted to an electric pump due to vapor lock issues. I am considering upgrading to one of these Holley RED Electric Fuel Pumps. The stats on this pump state: Flows 97 GPH, Preset at 7 PSI, Rotor/Vane style and rebuildable. Is this too much pressure to be running on a stock MotorCraft 2 barrel carb? Will I need a pressure regulator? Anyone running one of these pumps on their Bronco? Thanks, O'77.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I have a friend with a box of those holley vane pumps. Everyone needs a rebuild kit. He tried to give me one, I politly refused.

Carter, runs for years. No problems. Don't need a rebuild kit because it just runs. Why would you want something that is so known for failing that they list rebuild kits?

 

[JMurray]

I ran one on a Maverick I drove for 10 years with no problems, they are noisy though. Every time someone got in they said "whats that", it didnt bother me then but it would now.
I have heard good things about the Carters over the years & they are quiet.
If you run an electric have a filter before the pump. That should keep it reliable. Hope it helps.
Jerry

 

[71sport408]

I run the the Holley Blue pumps. They are a bit noisy, but unless your exhaust is really soft you won't hear it that much. Havn't had any problems as of yet.

 

[74bronco]

I have run a holly red for a couple of years without any problems, I switched from one of those small Motorcraft units after it began to fry. I figured out that the vent lines to the vapor tank were plugged and after fixing that I have yet to have any problems with my new Holly unit. Everyone else it right you do hear them. I would recomend putting a manual shut off in if you plan on running any electric pump.

 

[mstark]

We use a Carter Rotary Vein Electric Fuel Pump (# P60430) mounted back near the tank and it has worked great for years now without a single problem.

 

[feitctaj]

I had one of those Holley Pumps on a Nova that I shoehorned a 402 into. IT was noisy, and got rebuit often. I still have my Carter on MY EB. I installed iot in '87 WITH a filter in front of it. I was told to keep my Pump free from dirt. It has never even made a peep.

 

[iwlbcnu]

My Stang and EB both have reds for 6 years now w/ no problems.

 

[digmy76]

I am thinking of changing to an electric pump but have a few questions. I have both tanks operational, so where should I put this electric pump and filter? What do I do with the old mechanical one (leave it on the engine or what)? Thanks, and sorry for hijacking the thread!;D

 

[Broncobowsher]

I am thinking of changing to an electric pump but have a few questions. I have both tanks operational, so where should I put this electric pump and filter? What do I do with the old mechanical one (leave it on the engine or what)? Thanks, and sorry for hijacking the thread!;D

There are fule pump block off plates available from the aftermarket. Mine is a factory part off an '84 thunderbird.

My Carter is bolted to the floor near the transfer case. I run a filter off each tank before the selector (if one filter plugs, switch tanks) and the single pump after the valve.

 

[Alex]

Wouldent ya know it my stock mechanical pump started leaking today! So now I have to consider using electric. I have always liked the basic mechanical units tho.
So whats the cheap way out for me to switch over?

 

[iwlbcnu]

I have my pump mounted at the selector switch and inline between the switch and the engine. They say to mount it close to the tank and that it is a pusher not a sucker, but i have never had any porblems.

 

[digmy76]

Can I still use my mechanical switching valve? Will all this work if I use a filter out of each tank and put the pump after the switch, and then another fuel filter before the carb?

 

[Broncobowsher]

Can I still use my mechanical switching valve? Will all this work if I use a filter out of each tank and put the pump after the switch, and then another fuel filter before the carb?

Yes it will work.

 

[dom]

Carter has my vote as well, much quieter and more reliable.

A BB Chevy fuel pump block off plate fits a SB Ford. I looked everywhere for a SBF, even called summit, and couldn't find one SBF.

Almost every parts store has SBC and BBC block off plates.