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Electric fuel pump for 356B T6
I'm fitting a Carter fuel pump to feed the big thirsty Webers on my 1800cc '59 motor in my B T6. Quick question: if I remove the existing manual fuel pump and operational rod from the block (I would of course fit a blanking plate) would I be doing anything monumentally bad to the engine, such like the ops rod has a secondary purpose or something, or is this AOK.
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11-22-2014, 08:53 AM
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No problem at all. Be sure to seal the blanking plate to the case or you will have an annoying oil leak.
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11-22-2014, 12:23 PM
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I've installed Webers on 356 and 912 engines for years and never had a fuel supply problem with the stock pump.
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11-22-2014, 02:43 PM
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How do u route the epump? return line to the tank ala 911, or, it has its own recirc line, or it just regulates itself?
I believe going electric, considering the OEM is 50 years old, is preventive maintenance or not? What about the power source and location of the pump? |
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11-24-2014, 11:20 AM
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For you, single in single out electric fuel pump. IIRC the carter pump is the small one? 4 inches long 1.25 inches dia? Check dead head pressure for the needle and seat. I usually put them under pedal board. Wire to terminal 15 at ignition switch. Inline fuse it.
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11-25-2014, 03:50 PM
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How do you control the fuel pressure after it builds up? Is there a recirc/bypass line? or the pump shuts up, or it just pumps continuosly and the carbs level/float controls it...?
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11-26-2014, 06:05 AM
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