Mechanical fuel pump for alcohol fuels

[Paul_G]

Does anyone make a fuel pump that can survive for more than a couple years using alcohol blended fuel? That is all we can get at the pump. The mechanical pumps I have tried all die at the two year mark. Edelbrock and Holley now state they are designed for gasoline not methanol or alcohol. The fuel here is 10% alcohol. The alcohol destroys the internal rubber parts. I Have been using external electric pumps. Cant stand the constant buzzing anymore.

 

[Don selleck]

get an in-tank pump, there quiet, I have seen kits to cut and install into your stock tank. I believe they hold up to the ethanol added fuels. Had a holley blue pump years ago, loud as can be, not bad if you have open headers

 

[Paul_G]

That is my next option. Problem there is the pressure they produce. They make 50 to 60 PSI. I run a carb needing less than 8 PSI.

 

[Don selleck]

should be able to get a regulator for that, they do make smaller in line pumps that are not quit as loud not sure how they hold up

 

[Bird 426]

Mine hasn't failed yet, thanks for the heads up.

 

[lewtot184]

I've been running 6903's for decades on 10% alcohol gas with no issues. I've got one on my 69 r/t that is so old i can't figure out why it won't die!

 

[Paul_G]

You must be very lucky. They either stop building pressure or leak out the vent. Cheap or expensive, two year lifespan.

I've been running 6903's for decades on 10% alcohol gas with no issues. I've got one on my 69 r/t that is so old i can't figure out why it won't die!