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PO51

PO51

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anybody here put an electric fuel pump on a Model T? If so which one did you use? Need to install one on another antique car looking for info.
Thanks​
 
PO51 said:
anybody here put an electric fuel pump on a Model T? If so which one did you use? Need to install one on another antique car looking for info.
Thanks​
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I've moved a lot of gas in my T. That's why I like the open top. But I've never tried to pump any. I'm afraid if I pumped I'd have a horrible mess to clean up.

OK so enough with the jokes. I don't believe I've ever heard of or seen a fuel pump on a model t. It's an interesting question though. Maybe it would come in handy on a steep hill and save having to run the tank full to get up a steep hill.

Have you tried doing a search on this site?
 
Keep in mind that early carburetors can handle very little pressure. Most electric fuel pumps made today are 4 psi or higher. Most older cars can handle 1 to 2 psi at the most, so you will also have to buy an adjustable regulator that will go down that low. If you need a 12 volt pump, those are easy to find. 6volt pumps will usually have to be special ordered but a good auto parts store can find one for you. I believe Snyders sells a 6v pump and I think Langs (Langs Old Car Parts, 1-800-872-7871) does as well. Good luck
 
Their available. They are sold in the big boy catalogs but can be bought locally. Check the other site for postings on this because I'm sure a pressure regulator is needed too. As stated above, the pressure is too high for T carb use.
 
If you only need it on the steep hills try this idea, it worked great for us. T off the gas line after your shut off valve under the tank. New line goes to fuel pump and then to another T close to the carb inlet. Yes you will be pumping in a circle but there will be higher pressure on the carb end and not so much as to flood the carb. Control the pump with a push switch so the pump only runs when you push the button as needed on steep hills. The rest of the time the flow will be gravity and you cannot " forget" and leave the pump on!
 
gz said:
Keep in mind that early carburetors can handle very little pressure. Most electric fuel pumps made today are 4 psi or higher. Most older cars can handle 1 to 2 psi at the most, so you will also have to buy an adjustable regulator that will go down that low. If you need a 12 volt pump, those are easy to find. 6volt pumps will usually have to be special ordered but a good auto parts store can find one for you. I believe Snyders sells a 6v pump and I think Langs (Langs Old Car Parts, 1-800-872-7871) does as well. Good luck
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Most four wheeler I work on has vacuum pumps less than 1 psi small and can be install in line
 
Layden B said:
If you only need it on the steep hills try this idea, it worked great for us. T off the gas line after your shut off valve under the tank. New line goes to fuel pump and then to another T close to the carb inlet. Yes you will be pumping in a circle but there will be higher pressure on the carb end and not so much as to flood the carb. Control the pump with a push switch so the pump only runs when you push the button as needed on steep hills. The rest of the time the flow will be gravity and you cannot " forget" and leave the pump on!
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I did exactly this on my previous T when I lived at the top of a very steep hill. It worked great. The electric pump was from an old 6V VW beetle.
 
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