Mechanical Fuel Pumps

[RLW]

Anyone using mechanical fuel pumps for blower applications?
I am presently running an Edelbrock #1712 that pumps 130 gph.
It would be easier to stay with the mechanical style but am open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Russ

[Biggus]

I`m running the Holley 130 gph mechanical pump. Merc runs a mechanical on the 900SC

[US1 Fountain]

I ran the stock Merc mechanical pump on my blower motor. B&M 250, Dominator 1050. Fuel pressure was always great and never dropped off.

130gpm...tat a hell of alot of fuel. Whats that need for fuel lines, 3" ID?
GPH fuel pumps

[mopower]

Originally posted by US1 Fountain
I ran the stock Merc mechanical pump on my blower motor. B&M 250, Dominator 1050. Fuel pressure was always great and never dropped off.

130gpm...tat a hell of alot of fuel. Whats that need for fuel lines, 3" ID?
GPH fuel pumps

Yeah, that pump could empty my tank in 1 minute Good God it takes 10 minutes to fill ( and not from empty)
Now think about for a minute...that's over 2 gallons per second

[paradigm shift]

Yep- 1071 dual carb mechanical pump. Never had a problem.

[Back4More]

Im using the Carter Competition Series pump (PN# M61045) that is rated 172GPH@8psi and requires no regulator.
The body was also drill and tapped for larger fittings.
Twin 750's on top 10-71's

[paradigm shift]

Originally posted by Back4More
Im using the Carter Competition Series pump (PN# M61045) that is rated 172GPH@8psi and requires no regulator.
The body was also drill and tapped for larger fittings.
Twin 750's on top 10-71's

I have been running a holley or edelbrock but I think I will try this carter next time. I like no regulator on eless ristriction or hose to run! Why the larger fittings? What size do they come with. Found them in summit but no mention of port size.

[Biggus]

CP Performance stocks the 172 gph mechanical pump. It has -10AN in let and -8AN outlet and as mentioned,runs 6-8 lbs no regulator required.

I think they are 170.00 or so

Kurt.

[bobby daniels]

used mech.pumps on almost everything as long as it has pressure and volume ,,BOTH !
Stay away from 90 degree fittings as they cut flow in half at the fittings ,
The set up depends on RPM's as well ,,,6000 and 540 the mech should be fine just rember volume not just pressure
Holley pressure regulators only have a 130 thou. hole to flow fuel so use a mallory or barry grant and if you can run a return reg . .....line from reg.back to tank this keeps fuel cool and saves pump from dead heading ,its easy with mallory reg.

[Back4More]