Fuel Pump Question

[68 P.O.S.]

Originally Posted by Hotcorner

any reason NOT to use the Carter?

Fuel presure. The pump's pressure vs the carb's recommended operating pressure. You need to find out those values. If its too much pressure for the carb, it'll flood and run like crap.

[HO455]

Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

Fuel presure. The pump's pressure vs the carb's recommended operating pressure. You need to find out those values. If its too much pressure for the carb, it'll flood and run like crap.

That Carter pump was designed for carburetors. The only concern in regards to fuel pressure would be if your running a pressure sensitive carb like a 1406 Edelbrock then you MIGHT need to install a pressure regulator. They are high volume not high pressure pumps.

No reason not to run it, especially if it is low priced.

Plus it's rebuildable! Pretty sure this is the kit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-888562

[Hotcorner]

Originally Posted by HO455

That Carter pump was designed for carburetors. The only concern in regards to fuel pressure would be if your running a pressure sensitive carb like a 1406 Edelbrock then you MIGHT need to install a pressure regulator. They are high volume not high pressure pumps.

No reason not to run it, especially if it is low priced.

Plus it's rebuildable! Pretty sure this is the kit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-888562

I have an Edelbrock. I’ll need to check again on the model number.

[68 P.O.S.]

Originally Posted by Hotcorner

I have an Edelbrock. I’ll need to check again on the model number.

So, once again, check those pressures. Edelbrock recommends a fuel pressure regulator set to 5.5 psi, or their fuel pump which runs at 6 psi.