Fuel Pump Install Guide

[boatingbill]

I just installed  the 8v Carter fuel pump this weekend. I have the NAPA part numbers if anyone is
interested. It is not hard to do. Attached is the picture of my '51 Kaiser frame with the pump. If you
have questions, just let me know.

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

Given that it is an 8 volt pump and Kaisers have 6 volt systems, what is the pump pressure?

[boatingbill]

Sorry, a misprint. This is a 6v pump. I had a much larger printout and more pictures and when I
tried to post it, it locked up my computer. The paragraph you saw I typed quickly with one picture to see if that would work and it did.

[joefrazer]

Yes, I would be interested in the part number. I had my 53 out yesterday and it wanted to vapor lock twice while on a trip with several start/stops. And, what hot line did you attach the power lead to?

[boatingbill]

Joefrazer, The 14 ga green wire goes to the battery side of the starter solenoid. I keep trying to
post pictures and my computer then hangs.

[boatingbill]

Joefrazer, The carter 6 volt pump is a Napa P4259, but it comes with a 3/8 line adapters. You will need 5/16 adapters that are Napa 05705b-104. You must install a fuel filter to keep the pump
warranty in effect. The filter is a Napa 3002. I used a in line fuse holder Napa 782-2001 and a
20 amp fuse five pack that is Napa 782-2062. I ran the pump wire to a dash toggle switch that
is Napa TG6057 and from there to the started solenoid. The fuse holder is under the hood,

[darrin145]

I've had one of those pumps on the Darrin for close to 4 years without a problem. Even after she sits a bit, turn on the key, count to 5, crank her and she fires right up, without using the choke! And, never a hint of vapor lock.

Gary.

[boatingbill]

Darrin145, Thanks for the info. Now I don't have to fire it up so often with the pump acting a
a prime for the carb. I should also mention, to install this requires 2 ft. of 5/16 hose and the filter
must be between the pump and the gas tank. Install the fuse close to the starter solenoid to
protect the circuit from anything shorting to ground.

[joefrazer]

And I gather those using an electric pump are leaving their stock fuel pump in place, right?

[darrin145]

Yes, the stock pump is still there.

Gary.

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

I use Mine to prim. It will start like You run Vehicle Yesterday.

If Vaporlock, You start Pump & then start Eng.  When going down the road Engine will start to cool down. Then turn pump Off.
Note: This would be on 90 degree & warmer Day's.

[boatingbill]

Joefrazer, This Carter 4259 from Napa is a flow through style. The mechanical works just fine
with the electric pump off or on. In the previous reply with a picture of the pump, I used an existing
hole in the frame that had a clip in it to hold the old gas line. The pump mounts with three bolts,
so you only have to drill two holes and enlarge the original hole a small amount. Again to protect
the entire circuit, mount the fuse  holder close to the starter solenoid nut that holds the cable
going to the minus side of the battery.

[dusty]

You did great, more people need to get the parts interchange catalog, it has all the necessary p/n's  and lists what NAPA may interchange automatically. the substitute is AIRTEX, same p/n 6v 5-8 psi with all the hoses and clamps in the kit still has neg or pos hookup. mine is on my Dragon and used only at startup. NAPA price today list 128.36   dealer price 78.39 metal in line filter 9.45 switch 6.45

[pnw_oldmags]

What would be the thoughts on using a push button switch in lieu of the toggle switch to turn on the electric pump.  Then it would only be on as you needed it. 

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

What would be the thoughts on using a push button switch in lieu of the toggle switch to turn on the electric pump.  Then it would only be on as you needed it.

Good Idea !!!