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Old 03-19-2016 | 05:20 PM
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I'm putting together a 383 stroker and the block has no provision for mechanical fuel pump. I have an electric one and I have a wiring plan.
I am looking for ideas of best place to install the pump.
I'm thinking to bolt it to the block where a mechanical one would be. Any one have a reason for something else?
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Old 03-19-2016 | 05:48 PM
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The Carter Electric Fuel Pump comes with a bracket that mounts in the spot where the Mechanical pump does.



If you use this set up I recommend that you Super Glue the electrical leads to the pump to prevent them from vibrating off the studs on the pump....trust me...it works.
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Old 03-19-2016 | 08:16 PM
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I would think on the bulkhead roughly in front of where the fuel pump used to go.
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Old 03-20-2016 | 05:50 PM
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electric pumps are made to push fuel and they don,t suck like a mechanical pump.try to mount it as close to the tank as you can also keeping it as low as possible.
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Old 03-20-2016 | 09:36 PM
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Will agree that Carter electric fuel pump works fairly well for stock to mild engines.

Mike is right about electric fuel pumps they do alot better pushing fuel than pulling it.
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Old 03-21-2016 | 09:12 AM
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You may have to take out the check valve at the fuel tank. It takes quite a bit of suction to overcome the spring, and as has been said, electric fuel pumps don't suck fuel very well.
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Old 03-21-2016 | 09:59 AM
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I have a couple of the carters that I don't need, if your interested............pay the shipping you can have em
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Old 03-21-2016 | 01:30 PM
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If he does not take them then I am asking if I can be next in line or however you are throwing the offer out there for those Carters. Thanks John
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I have a couple of the carters that I don't need, if your interested............pay the shipping you can have em
That's about a $300~$350 "bonus" for someone that needs them...if nobody else takes them I'll be in line...keep them for spares 'cause I'm running two of them.
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Old 03-24-2016 | 08:49 PM
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No, you guys are up. I already bought a new pump. Thanks for the offer.
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