Mech. fuel pump to electric. ?

[H311RzR]

I was thinkin about what it would take to switch from a mechanical pump to an electric one, if it would even work? The mech. one is goin bad and I already have the tank dropped for a sending unit change. IM in the middle of re-wiring so I could easily add wires for power and such. Though it seems that there would be no way to govern the amount of fuel being pumped...any thoughts?

 

[Bronco_Chuck]

What kind of electric fuel pump were you planning to use? If i remember correctly Auto Zone should sell some sort of fuel pressure regulator. The low pressure in tank pump from an 86-88 would probably be ideal but ive read that it they wont fit into the 84-85 tank.

 

[voodoochylde]

Bronco_Chuck is correct - the sending unit/fuel pump assembly from the later FI models will not fit the older tanks. If your tank is cruddy and rusty, this could be an opportunity.

 

[H311RzR]

What kind of fuel cell set up would be nice? Or would the entire 86-88 tank set up fit in the stock location? It seems somewhat logical since the tank is already out and it would give me a bit more clearance puttin the tank behind the back seat..are there any legal issues with that...wantin this truck to stay street legal.
@Bronco-chuck: I have no idea, I did the duraspark swap with the motorcraft 2050 carb, and the cam. What kind of fuel psi./ fuel flow should I be looking for? I would assume that would dictate what kind of pump I should get? Thanx for the replies

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I put a $40 inline pump on my frame rail, feeds my 302 quite nicely. Don't have to drop the tank to change it either.

 

[Bronco_Chuck]

What kind of fuel cell set up would be nice? Or would the entire 86-88 tank set up fit in the stock location? It seems somewhat logical since the tank is already out and it would give me a bit more clearance puttin the tank behind the back seat..are there any legal issues with that...wantin this truck to stay street legal.
@Bronco-chuck: I have no idea, I did the duraspark swap with the motorcraft 2050 carb, and the cam. What kind of fuel psi./ fuel flow should I be looking for? I would assume that would dictate what kind of pump I should get? Thanx for the replies

i think your looking for somewhere around 5-7psi. the 86 and up tanks are identical except the hole diameter for the in tank pump and sending unit.
i personally would put it back in the stock location, just because you wouldn't have to mod up any hold downs or a new filler neck. Or you could just get an inline pump from pretty much any auto parts store.

 

[kimcrwbr1]

Me personally I just put the stock mechanical pump back in the old one lasted 25 yrs. You pretty much have to move the power steering pum to get to it kinna a biotch but your probably leaking oil there anyway. Use the new pump and gasket to plug the leak.

 

[The_Dealer]

You can use a street pump (holley red, etc) with 5-7 psi and u won't need a regulator. Run the pump inline and use the mech pump as a guide to make a block off plate. Don't forget a new gasket. I"d wire it fused to key on only power with a manual overide toggle switch for safety

 

[--weezl--]

i'm with the inline guys... though i wouldn't bother with the toggle shut off switch... you might want to consider using an inertia switch, to cut the fuel supply, in case of a roll over...