Thread: 76 Corvette fuel pump

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JMHO, new mechanical pumps are pretty much all made off shore.
Most will put out more pressure than carbs are suited for requiring a regulator, and most of them do not last very long.

After fighting this battle on my 36, replacing 3 mechanical pumps in a little over a year (it was a real bugger to change the pumps on my 36), two of them were barely over 90 days (you guessed it 90 day warranty), and adding a pressure regulator because the pressure was greater than 10 psi (all 3), frustration of adapting fuel lines to fit Carter OEM pumps (off shored now). Plus, the motor compartment is really cramped in my 36 making changing the mechanical pump a little difficult (did I mention it was a bugger to change). on the last go around I finally gave up an changed it over to an electric pump. I have not had a problem since (6 years now).

Ironically, the cost of the 3 mechanical pumps by themselves was more than 1 quality electric pump, not to mention all the frustrations...

Originally Posted by 36 sedan

Ironically, the cost of the 3 mechanical pumps by themselves was more than 1 quality electric pump, not to mention all the frustrations...

Can I ask which "quality pump" you selected?

Originally Posted by 34_40

Can I ask which "quality pump" you selected?

Holley red, when I bought it they were around $90.00, the Carter's were around $40.00ea.
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel...parts/12-801-1