I am working on my 56 Dodge PU. will be installing an overhauled stock 6. Well almost stock, reworked the stock manifold to take a 2bbl carb, milled the head (a lot) then did some chamber and port work. It'll be getting a split exhaust manifold and a full flow oil filter setup too. The stock fuel pump will be deleted as the exhaust and oil filter plumbing I'm making will interfere. I have gas tank from a '95 Chevy Tracker that has an internal pump. Originally fed a little TBI system. Thinking of installing a fuel pressure regulator with a return to tank for excess and using that pump. Anybody see a reason it wouldn't work?? BTW, same pump used in GM stuff with lots more engine, so capacity shouldn't be an issue.
That will work but if it was me, I'd run a Carter electric pump. Extend the tube in the tank and put a serviceable fuel filter between the tank and pump. The Carter pumps seem to last forever and you don't need a return line.
You may need more than one regulator. Most "carburetor return" style regulators like the Holley 12-880 only knock the pressure to a low of 4 psi. That is too much for a 97 Stromberg for example (you didn't specify what 2bbl you are running). In that case you would need to knock the 4psi down to 2 or 2.5psi with something like a 12-804 Holley.
It'll work but I would look at the cost effective side of things, is a different pump cheaper than a return style regulator, sometimes those type regulators are a little expensive.
I have a 52 Chevy pickup on an S10 frame with the original S10 tank and pump. It works great with my carburetor you need to put a little regulator on the return side otherwise the fuel will come from the tank and just make a U-turn and go back to the tank it's worked like a champ for the last 2 and 1/2 years now
I run an EFI pump with my carb. Works fine. I use a Quick Fuel return style regulator and have no issues.
It works like others have said. Most TBI in tank pumps put out around 12 PSI, so you will need to knock that down to the level your carb requires.
The automatic trans Mazda B2200 ('87-91 or so) carbureted engines use an in-tank fuel pump that put out 3-7 psi IIRC, that might be a good candidate. No point producing more pressure than you need, then regulating it down.
Good to know! Thanks. Does the Ford Ranger clone use the same part? edit: never mind, looks like all Rangers around 90 were FI.
I use a fuel filter with a vapor return fitting on it, hooked up my fuel pressure gauge then put a Holley jet in the return line. Had to try a few jets to get it set.
The Jalopy Journal
