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Fuel Pump Replacement
« on: September 23, 2022, 06:16:06 PM »
So i replaced the fuel pump on the 302 because it was pumping 9 PSI and causing a couple of problems.. I brought a Carter replacement and it pumps at 8-9 PSI too..
Does any one sell a pump with the right PSI.. 4-5.5 or is it hit and miss.. I don't want to run a regulator if possible

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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2022, 06:46:26 PM »
So i replaced the fuel pump on the 302 because it was pumping 9 PSI and causing a couple of problems.. I brought a Carter replacement and it pumps at 8-9 PSI too..
Does any one sell a pump with the right PSI.. 4-5.5 or is it hit and miss.. I don't want to run a regulator if possible
  What problems are you experiencing  at 9 PSI ?
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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2022, 07:02:33 PM »
fuel leaking into places it shouldn't 

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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2022, 01:14:30 PM »
I'm currently using a Carter pump in my GT 350 Competition replica, and it is steady at 5.5 psi.

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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2022, 01:59:54 PM »
You have a "overly aggressive" Fuel Pump.

Depending on the engines need 5-7 PSI. (or greater in some cases if the engine has been hot rodded / altered)

But leaking in other places just might be that it's  showing you week points in your system
 
Get another brand pump other than Carter,  or rebuild your existing one

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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2022, 04:55:22 PM »
Yes, I know I have a overly aggressive fuel pump.. hence my question.. My 67 GT500 fuel pump, pumps 5.5PSI, and that’s where it should be.. But, when you go out and purchase a stock pump, and it is pushing out 8-9 PSI, that’s way to much pressure.. And yes I can go buy another brand, and maybe get a pump with the correct rating.. That’s why I was asking if anyone had a preference, knowing it’s correct.. before I end up with a stack of new pumps

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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2022, 05:56:59 PM »
Yes, I know I have a overly aggressive fuel pump.. hence my question.. My 67 GT500 fuel pump, pumps 5.5PSI, and that’s where it should be.. But, when you go out and purchase a stock pump, and it is pushing out 8-9 PSI, that’s way to much pressure.. And yes I can go buy another brand, and maybe get a pump with the correct rating.. That’s why I was asking if anyone had a preference, knowing it’s correct.. before I end up with a stack of new pumps
FYI you are  not going to be able to buy a over the counter fuel pump correct for your GT500. You have to take a original core and have it rebuilt or buy one already rebuilt if you want a correct one . You should be able to buy a over the counter one that functions and will work. The factory fuel pump has a integral fuel filter made into the housing because the duel four carbs do not have a conventional filter like typical carbs do. You will need to run a filter between the fuelpump and carb . Something like the 427 inline fuel filter looks more stock and like it is supposed to be there although it is not . At the very least a generic inline filter needs to be plumbed in . There are alternatives like another pump ,cutting the internal diaphragm spring down to decrease pressure etc.  9 PSI is not normal for the typical FE replacement Carter pump that I have ever seen or heard of.
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Re: Fuel Pump Replacement
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2022, 06:04:54 PM »
I'm currently using a Carter pump in my GT 350 Competition replica, and it is steady at 5.5 psi.

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Perfect.. Maybe it's the "China made" one i brought that's the problem  ;D