Thread: Fuel Pump Question

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Hi:
I am looking for a low pressure (approx. 7 lbs) in tank fuel pump for my SBC 305 with a Holly 600 carb. The engine does not have an opening for a mechanical pump and I cannot afford fuel injection.
It is going in a new original gas tank for a 1947 chev.
Anyone with any ideas?
I was told to look for a lift pump that 1980s F150 or 1970 Buick used.

Thanks,

Bob

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You don't need 7 psi to run a Holley or any other type of 4-bbl. 5 psi will be all the pressure you will ever need, as long as you run fuel lines large enough to cover VOLUME.

Would it be easier to just add a fuel pressure regulator, then you wouldn't need such a weird pump.

Why intank? You can just add an aftermarket electric pump. Just be sure to put it at the rear as close to the tank as you can.

Problem solved.

I mounted an electric pump just out side of the tank, uses about 12" of flexible 3/8" line and then connected to the 3/8" hard line going to the front of the car with another short piece of flexible line. Seems to work just fine. Summit make a dandy little pump, 7psi, 95gph with 3/8" in and out for about $60. I used an Edelbrock, fabricated a bracket and had zero problems. It's quiet and I hardly hear it except when I first turn on the ignition.

when using hose clamps on braided line, be sure to go back and snug them back up in a few days.

Really can't go wrong with the AN fittings when running the braided line.