Electric Fuel Pump Location on 69 Charger

[68n69 Charger]

Good afternoon,
I am looking to install an electric fuel pump to assist with starting the car after sitting for a spell. Can anyone share pictures of their installation? I bought an Edelbrock fuel pump 17301 4-7 psi.
Thanks in advance!

 

[RemCharger]

Might help to put a pic or link to the pump

 

[68n69 Charger]

Here you go.
Edelbrock 17301 Edelbrock Universal Micro Electric Fuel Pumps | Summit Racing

 

[RemCharger]

That's pretty neat. A lot will depend on your exhaust system.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Good afternoon,
I am looking to install an electric fuel pump to assist with starting the car after sitting for a spell. Can anyone share pictures of their installation? I bought an Edelbrock fuel pump 17301 4-7 psi.
Thanks in advance!

For an inline “booster pump” like that, I would suggest you try to mount it inside the passenger frame rail and splice into the stock fuel line. Closer to the tank (back of car) the better

 

[kiwigtx]

Good afternoon,
I am looking to install an electric fuel pump to assist with starting the car after sitting for a spell. Can anyone share pictures of their installation? I bought an Edelbrock fuel pump 17301 4-7 psi.
Thanks in advance!

If you're running an LS motor....it should bolt directly to the block.

 

[Richard Cranium]

After the fuel bowls are filled, will the mechanical pump pull through the electric pump, or do you need to keep it running all the time?

 

[493 Mike]

Not a 69 B body. My install on my 65 Coronet with a Carter. I use a momentary push button switch under the dash before cranking-key on to prime. Works well.
Mike

 

[68n69 Charger]

After the fuel bowls are filled, will the mechanical pump pull through the electric pump, or do you need to keep it running all the time?

After the bowls fill up, then the switch will turn off the pump so that it flows freely through the pump via the mechanical pump.

 

[68n69 Charger]

Not a 69 B body. My install on my 65 Coronet with a Carter. I use a momentary push button switch under the dash before cranking-key on to prime. Works well.
Mike
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Thanks 493! Do you have priming issues with your setup, since the pump is above the bottom of the fuel tank and doesn't have self-priming via gravity?

 

[493 Mike]

It's been installed for 2-3 years and never a hiccup. I usually hold the momentary button in for a 6 count, pump the pedal 1-1/2 times and it fires right up. This setup is the quickest starting vehicle I've had since my 55 Olds! That was back when gas was only gas.

 

[Richard Cranium]

It's been installed for 2-3 years and never a hiccup. I usually hold the momentary button in for a 6 count, pump the pedal 1-1/2 times and it fires right up. This setup is the quickest starting vehicle I've had since my 55 Olds! That was back when gas was only gas.

Got a brand name of your pump?

 

[493 Mike]

Got a brand name of your pump?

Carter. They are relatively economical and include a filter.
Mike

 

[Armyvet25]

Some may have luck with these, but even the edlebrock versions are made in chinee, and THEY SUCK and not in a good way, expect failure within a year.

The only ones I ever use are the holley red or blue. but also get a fuel pressure regulator as they can over power the float in the carb

 

[493 Mike]

https://www.jegs.com/i/Carter/180/P90091/10002/-1
Mike

 

[Armyvet25]

I would never pay 71 bucks for a fuel pump made in...

regardless of reviews, just me

 

[WileE]

I would never pay 71 bucks for a fuel pump made in...

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regardless of reviews, just me

But... but... they "adhere to their quality standards" ! Don't seem to have much selection anymore, that set up should work for the OP situation.

 

[493 Mike]

The Chinese can build good quality products, IF the wholesaler demands it.
Mike

 

[Armyvet25]

My question is, how long is a spell? And is it so long the fuel just evaporates? If not, is the fuel leaking, why not start periodically to circulate fluids even if you don't want to drive it for whatever reasons, weather etc.

 

[493 Mike]

My question is, how long is a spell? And is it so long the fuel just evaporates? If not, is the fuel leaking, why not start periodically to circulate fluids even if you don't want to drive it for whatever reasons, weather etc.

My car evaporates the fuel quickly in warm weather so, one day of inactivity-it may start. Two days time will be enough to evaporate most of the gas in the float bowl. You will learn.
Mike