A good brand name flow thru electric fuel pump

[Vintage Copper 47]

Ok.. I know it's been discussed before, my buddy needs a new 6 volt, flow thru electric fuel pump. It's for a 1947 FORDOR sedan with v8. Any suggestions?.. I told him he should use that type and re-install his mechanical pump... We went to an event yesterday and he was having intermittent vapor lock because his fuel pump is getting tired...

 

[Drbrown]

I have a 12 volt system and use an Airtex, which is a flow-thro design. I understand they make a 6 volt version. Like many I use it only for priming the carb. I recommend keeping (or replacing) the mechanical pump. I have a spare in my trunk, rebuilt by Charlie NY. I had a few instances with vapor lock and the electric pump did save the situation.

 

[Vintage Copper 47]

Thanks Doc Brown

 

[Graeme / New Zealand]

If you get an Airtex one make sure you get the low pressure 6v one or you will have to install a regulator.

GB

 

[40cpe]

Airtex E8902 is the one you want. They are available from lots of places. Google it and find your deal.
Here is one vendor you can see the specs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI0uLEj8y62gIVQoGzCh2XVgePEAQYAiABEgKxvvD_BwE

 

[HDowse]

Rock Auto carries the E8902 for $33.79, 6v.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4625547&jsn=2&jsn=2

 

[Graeme / New Zealand]

Rock Auto carries the E8902 for $33.79, 6v.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4625547&jsn=2&jsn=2

I just found Rockauto recently to get some 6v + Tridon flasher units. Great people to deal with, competative price and good service. 8 days to get them to me in NZ...can't ***** about that.

GB

 

[dwick01]

I just put the Airtrex E8902 on my '47 fordor v8. It's working perfectly, using it along with the stock fuel pump. I put it on a momentary toggle switch and just use it for starting after it sits for a few days and vapor lock.