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thisolechevy · 01-23-2005, 11:29 PM

Hi I recently posted a thread on my truck running awful and discovered that the fuel pump was the culprit, I decided to upgrade to the "Holley blue" electric fuel pump and was wondering how connect the wiring. I was thinking of splicing into the "HOT" wire I have on the fuse panel for my H.E.I. I think the terminal was "unfused" will this work or should I go to another location? or place a toggle switch somewhere for theft detterant (sp.?)

cableguy0 · 01-23-2005, 11:59 PM

what are you running for an engine. unless its something sucking a lot of fuel you have no need for a blew pump. i drive my truck daily and i have one but you will need to replace it about every 9 months or so because the teflon seal inside wears out and the pump leaks internally the pumps are not serviceable so basically you have to buy a new one. holley doesnt even make the lower housing anymore to fix the leak

cableguy0 · 01-24-2005, 12:01 AM

and also wire the pump to a relay with a fuse it needs to be fused if it shorts out your asking for a fire do not wire it in with something else unless you want an electrical fire

danho · 01-24-2005, 12:04 AM

If you haven't bought it yet and can go mechanical, I went with an Edelbrock and am happy with it. FWIW.
Dan.

RON WOODGEARD · 01-24-2005, 07:26 AM

I have both a High volume manual pump, and the Holley at the gas tank.. I have had too many electrics go bad through the years driving down the road with No Backup..

As far as the Electric goes, Buy a Switch that goes into your oil galley in the block. The Pump will not work if you loose Oil pressure and your engine will die. It's wired from your ignition through this switch, then to the Pump.. I believe you can buy them to shut off ( or start working) at different oil pressures, The one I have allows the fuel pump to work only above 40 pounds of pressure.

01-23-2005, 11:29 PM	#1
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	fuel pump suggestions Hi I recently posted a thread on my truck running awful and discovered that the fuel pump was the culprit, I decided to upgrade to the "Holley blue" electric fuel pump and was wondering how connect the wiring. I was thinking of splicing into the "HOT" wire I have on the fuse panel for my H.E.I. I think the terminal was "unfused" will this work or should I go to another location? or place a toggle switch somewhere for theft detterant (sp.?) __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

01-23-2005, 11:59 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	what are you running for an engine. unless its something sucking a lot of fuel you have no need for a blew pump. i drive my truck daily and i have one but you will need to replace it about every 9 months or so because the teflon seal inside wears out and the pump leaks internally the pumps are not serviceable so basically you have to buy a new one. holley doesnt even make the lower housing anymore to fix the leak __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-24-2005, 12:01 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	and also wire the pump to a relay with a fuse it needs to be fused if it shorts out your asking for a fire do not wire it in with something else unless you want an electrical fire __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-24-2005, 12:04 AM	#4
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	If you haven't bought it yet and can go mechanical, I went with an Edelbrock and am happy with it. FWIW. Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-24-2005, 07:26 AM	#5
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I have both a High volume manual pump, and the Holley at the gas tank.. I have had too many electrics go bad through the years driving down the road with No Backup.. As far as the Electric goes, Buy a Switch that goes into your oil galley in the block. The Pump will not work if you loose Oil pressure and your engine will die. It's wired from your ignition through this switch, then to the Pump.. I believe you can buy them to shut off ( or start working) at different oil pressures, The one I have allows the fuel pump to work only above 40 pounds of pressure.



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