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Fuel pump Question

I went out to start my Hwak yesterday, and for the first time ever it did not start right up. I started to trouble shoot it, I had spark, so I got the can of starting fluid (eather) sprayed it in the carb and it fired right up. so I took the fuel filter off, and turned the engine over and no gasoline came out of the line so I assume that the fuel pump went bad, I had just filled the tank up last weekend and drove the car about 20 miles and it was running fine when I got home.

So I guess I have to replace the fuel pump, I was looking at it this morning and the pump looks to be a real pain to remove, as it looks like the power steering has to be disconnected and the resiovur has to be removed.

I am wondering about putting on an electric fuel pump, has any one done this, is it easier to replace the stock fuel pump or put an electric one on the car.

My car is a 1963 Gt hawk 289. I run an edlebrock 4 barrel( it is not an R1)

Bob

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GTHawkguy
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You just need to unbolt the pump and move it out of the way, maybe a 1 hour job total.

GTHawkguy wrote:

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John Poulos

I would second that and add that if you DO INSTALL an electric pump, you remove the mechanical unit and use one of the *chebby* type fuel pump covers available at any FLAPS. Don't risk the diaphragm failing and filling up the crankcase with gas...

JT

John Poulos wrote:

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Grumpy AuContraire

Interesting thing there. Either your carb bowl is draining of the pump quit while you were moving and you got it parked with what was in the bowl. Great timing!

Karl

GTHawkguy wrote:

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midlant

Also, if you go the electric fuel pump route, it is wise to set up a pressure switch to sense oil pressure. In the event of an accident, loss of oil pressure in the engine will cause the fuel pump to shut off, preventing possible fuel spillage and fire if a fuel line is ruptured. My mechanic used a switch from a Cadillac, and it bypasses the pressure switch when the starter is cranking.

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The Other Dave

Just my two cents(about what it's worth). Careful with the elec. pump pressure. The electric pumps are able to push alot more pressure than the stock pump. I don't know what other N.G.'S do (insert opinions here) but I would think an pressure regulator up by the carb would be smart. Dont ask how I learned this. Rich

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am not r2

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Big E

Ok I won't ask how you know. But did it involve flames?

Mark (always curious) Dunning

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Mark Dunning

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