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Helmwurst 06-14-2025 07:34 AM

Fuel Pump Conversion
 
Looking into dumping the mechanical fuel pumps on my Gen 6 motors that are attached to the sea pumps. Is it possible to run the fuel excess pressure through the water/fuel separator housing? I am sick and tired of these pos fuel pumps leaking diaphragms. Any pics or hand drawn schematics? What are the drawbacks?

Tartilla 06-14-2025 11:30 AM

You're asking if you can use an electric fuel pump and have a return system to the tank?

Or looking for a regulator to minimize pressure?

Ryanw10 06-14-2025 04:17 PM

You can use the holley red pump and it does not require a regulator

Rookie 06-14-2025 08:40 PM

What HP? I ran Mallory 140's with regulators dead headed for 10 years. I then plumbed them with a return to my fuel seperators for another few years.
I'm currently running Holley blue pumps w/ regulators dead headed on a set of Merc 420's.
As stated with red pump you don't need a regulator or return. (<400HP)
I did this to also ditch the sea pump/fuel pump.​​​

Helmwurst 06-15-2025 07:43 AM

Motors are refreshed 500HP's with closer to 630HP on Holley 850's


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