Leccy fuel pump

[Stu]

Think I may have issues with fuel pump. Other than major noisy, I have periodic issues starting after a run, turns over fine but no sign of catching. Just feels like fuel starvation (have had issues with vapour lock, but this is random even in chilly weather.)

Not sure how to id my pump, but think it’s a Holley Marine red pump? (See pic)

Was pricing up and someone mentioned to me to try an Edelbrock 17301 Universal Micro Electric Fuel Pump. Allegedly as quiet as you can get and about a quarter of the price of the Holley.

The Holley is rated at 97 GPH, the Eddy at 38 GPH. I have no clue if that makes a difference or how I work out what I need…

Any advice or (very simple) explanations before I take a punt on one of them with no idea what I’m talking about? Can I just unplug and replug if I switch? Have I id’d my current pump correctly?

It’s for a 360, nothing hot or hopped up.

Ta muchly.

[MilesnMiles]

Stu, why do you have an electric pump? Is there no space for a stock one for some reason? Never needed more than stock on my various Mopes, although non were big power motors.

[Stu]

Tbh, I’m wondering the same myself, but its been on there the last 10 years and the noise of the bloody thing has always wound me up.

[Stu]

Not a big power Motor.

[three counties]

I would look into getting a mechanical fuel pump, should imagine that where the original pump was, it's probably been blanked of their,

[mygasser]

yep, mechanical for me. and a stock one will be fine for a stock (ish) engine too.
the only time i can see an electric pump being helpful on a road car is if it's hardly used and the fuel in the carb evaporates. with an electric pump it'll prime the carb before you crank the engine instead of winding and winding waiting for the mechanical pump to do it.
neil.

[Stu]

Interesting thoughts, thanks all.

It gets used regularly, o no real issues there. Never catches quick anyway, so not sure I’m getting any benefit there. Just whether to stick with the system as it’s been put together or think about putting it back.

Path of least resistance and expense works for me right now.

If I stay leccy, what’s the score on my questions?

[three counties]

I have heard that the carter electric fuel pump,works well,a lot quieter than the holley pumps, and cheaper, have a look on Amazon,

[Stu]

I’ll have a look cheers, half the problem is I don’t know what I’m looking at, though.

I can’t see any clearance or space issues that would explain why it’s not running a mechanical pump. Yes, you’re right, blanked off rather beautifully

Now that I’m looking at the whole piece I’m more detail, I’m not happy at the amount of rubber hose anyway, so it made me wonder what to do with the whole lot.

[three counties]

The last owner may have had a problem with the mechanical fuel pump, and blanked it off,then went for a electric pump,or it could have been the eccentric drive worn, which works the lever on the mechanical pump?if you take of the blanking plate,use a mirror, and a torch,see if you can see the eccentric drive,if you can see it, turn the engine over by hand,on the crankshaft,I would personally go with a mechanical fuel pump, feel free to message me