Any photos of electric fuel pump installation?

[84RabbitGTI]

I have an electric fuel pump, the Airtex kind that has the in on one end and the out on the other.  Rather than reinventing the wheel, I'd be interested in seeing how others have done it.  It says there should be a fuel filter between it and the fuel tank.  Any recommendations?  Thanks.

[Terry T]

much depends as to whether this is the main pump or additional pump

[joefrazer]

I'm getting ready to install an electric pump on my 53 so I don't have photos but I do have some advice from others. Install the pump as close as you can to the tank...on my 53 that will be on the left side of the frame just ahead of where it kicks up to clear the axle. I have an inline fuel filter that will be installed just before the pump. For this, a generic horizontally mounted filter will work just fine.

The electrics. Ground the pump at the frame mount point and for power, tap into a circuit that's on only when the key is on. This will prevent a dead battery should you forget to shut it off. On my 53, there are already several factory drilled holes under the dash so I'll use one of them to hold the toggle switch.

I will be leaving the mechanical pump in place and plan to use the electric unit as a booster to prevent vapor lock. If I so much as mention the word when driving my car, it will...

I'd be interested in pictures as well.

[Terry T]

I talked to Carter extensively about these installs.
With a booster-type, they recommend a bypass loop w/check valve around the pump.
That way, one is not pulling fuel thru the booster pump when you are running on the main pump.

[84RabbitGTI]

I'm leaving the original in place, if possible.

[84RabbitGTI]

I'd be interested in the by-pass set up if there are photos, drawings of that.  Thanks, all.

[Terry T]

I never said I can draw but here it is...
bypass comes into play when electric pump is idle
this allows mechanical pump to do its job without great resistance

[84RabbitGTI]

Thanks, Terry, I'll see if I can come up with this arrangement.  I'll also post photos.

[Doc]

I have used the Carter electric pump on my '54 Manhattan for 20 years now (replaced once) inline with the mechanical pump. It is used primarily for priming after weeks of inactivity and in those cases of summer vapor lock.  It is mounted at the rear inside the frame with a screw-in filter.  I use the same arrangement but different brand 6-volt (and 12-volt) pumps on other cars, including the Airtex.  Toggle switch with fuse under the dash.

[boatingbill]

Here is my '51 Kaiser pump, mounted in front of driver's side rear wheel.  All parts stock NAPA.