6 volt electric fuel pump

hudsonsplasher1

Looking for recommendations for a 6 volt fuel pump for my step down. They're lots of options on ebay. 

jjbubaboy

I am a fan of the Carter (P 4259 I think) as its only a get fuel to the carb after sitting a while/backup/vapor lock pump. And the regular pump has no problem pulling fuel through it when its not on.
Jeff

hudsonsplasher1

jjbubaboy said:

I am a fan of the Carter (P 4259 I think) as its only a get fuel to the carb after sitting a while/backup/vapor lock pump. And the regular pump has no problem pulling fuel through it when its not on.
Jeff

Sounds like what I'm looking for,where did you buy the Carter? 

GrimGreaser

Here's a Speedway Motors link:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Carter-P4259-6-Volt-Electric-Fuel-Pumps,8837.html

cchancel

The Carter needs a bypass. Yes, it does flow through at low demand, but I used to starve my engine out on hard pulls.  I ended up installing a bypass with a check valve to make it work the way it should (see image). Many places carry the Carter: Amazon, Summit Racing, Jegs, etc.

The Packard Club had a thorough discussion on this topic and led me to the check valve I needed:https://www.packardclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4511&start=10

jjbubaboy

NAPA also has one at less cost.

NAPA Fuel Pumps

PART # NNP B0110E

Reserve Online Price
(USD)

$47.24 /Each

Was $78.29

Call Store for Availability

philster

I use an AIRTEX  E8011 on my Terraplanes and '49 Hudson Super Six.  Been using them on my cars for a couple of decades.
It is 6 volt and can be used on both positive & negative earth systems.
I use it the same way as jjbubaboy and my mechanical pump has no problems in pulling the fuel through the Airtex (no by-pass needed).
You can buy an Airtex E8011 on ebay, or most Auto shops in the States.

hudsonsplasher1

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

2manyprojects

gene, glen and i use napa got them from john pontius from his napa store. he gave us a great deal. i have them on 3 of my hudsons,no issues.

hudsonsplasher1

2manyprojects said:

gene, glen and i use napa got them from john pontius from his napa store. he gave us a great deal. i have them on 3 of my hudsons,no issues.

Thanks Paul.