Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ekneen · 01-28-2018, 06:18 PM

Looking for advice on a mechanical fuel pump with a PSI low enough for the quadrajet. Previously had a AC DELCO 40727, 7.5-9psi was far too high for the QJet. Input?

*Relevant info
Truck: 1969 K10 (Manual)
Engine: 1977 (Mark IV) 454
Carburetor: 1973 R4-4MV Rochester Quadrajet

geezer#99 · 01-28-2018, 09:14 PM

Edelbrock has a 6 psi one.
Part #1712.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/fuel-pumps/

tucsonjwt · 01-30-2018, 12:00 AM

I have had two C20s with 454 and qjets and replaced the fuel pumps with auto parts store brands. I did not know that there was a particular problem with the fuel pump pressure.

geezer#99 · 01-30-2018, 12:06 AM

Sometimes there is.
I’ve had one that put out 9 psi.

cadillac_al · 01-30-2018, 08:33 AM

I have never had a parts store pump put out more than 5 psi. I hope I can find one of these high pressure pumps when I build my Camaro.

geezer#99 · 01-30-2018, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadillac_al

I have never had a parts store pump put out more than 5 psi. I hope I can find one of these high pressure pumps when I build my Camaro.

Drive the parts guy crazy!
Ask for one for a 1962 Pontiac 421 super duty.
They were rated at 11 psi.

daddyjeep · 01-30-2018, 01:56 PM

Why not install an adjustable pressure regulator? You can tune it to what your engine needs.

01-28-2018, 09:14 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,541	Re: Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet Edelbrock has a 6 psi one. Part #1712. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/fuel-pumps/

01-30-2018, 12:00 AM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet I have had two C20s with 454 and qjets and replaced the fuel pumps with auto parts store brands. I did not know that there was a particular problem with the fuel pump pressure.

01-30-2018, 12:06 AM	#4
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,541	Re: Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet Sometimes there is. I’ve had one that put out 9 psi.

01-30-2018, 08:33 AM	#5
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,353	Re: Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet I have never had a parts store pump put out more than 5 psi. I hope I can find one of these high pressure pumps when I build my Camaro. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

01-30-2018, 01:56 PM	#7
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet Why not install an adjustable pressure regulator? You can tune it to what your engine needs. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

01-28-2018, 06:18 PM	#1
ekneen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 28	Fuel Pump (BBC) for a Quadrajet Looking for advice on a mechanical fuel pump with a PSI low enough for the quadrajet. Previously had a AC DELCO 40727, 7.5-9psi was far too high for the QJet. Input? Relevant info Truck: 1969 K10 (Manual) Engine: 1977 (Mark IV) 454 Carburetor: 1973 R4-4MV Rochester Quadrajet Last edited by ekneen; 01-28-2018 at 09:40 PM. Reason: specifying mechanical*



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