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Ken/Alabama · 05-14-2021, 06:30 PM

I acquired this in line electric fuel pump in some parts I purchased. It’s a new pump and was still sealed in the plastic bag. I know it came from Fifth Avenue Parts in Kansas complete with instructions. Problem is that I don’t know if it’s 6 volt or 12 volt. There aren’t any other markings on it except for the ones in the photo. I’ve reached out to them but no luck. I think Randy who operated the place passed away. So is there anything I can do to determine whether or not it’s 6 or 12 volt ??

V8COOPMAN · 05-14-2021, 06:49 PM

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Ken....Going by those numbers seen printed on the pump, it MAY be a Carter, and LIKELY, 12v. None of this FOR SURE, though. DD

Pete · 05-14-2021, 07:04 PM

Try it on 6volts FIRST. If it works, use it. If not try 12 volts.

leon bee · 05-14-2021, 08:55 PM

Some of those Carters, some vendors have said they'll work on either 6 or 12v. I've always wondered about that.

Tinker · 05-14-2021, 10:57 PM

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Almost everything electrical without a circuit board works on 6v, even if it is 12v. Just half as fast.

Carter is a good company. Looks like a push/pull pump. Didn't know they made those.

Rule of thumb, 6v on 12v no harm. 12v on 6v well.

05-14-2021, 06:49 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: Electric Fuel Pump . Ken....Going by those numbers seen printed on the pump, it MAY be a Carter, and LIKELY, 12v. None of this FOR SURE, though. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

05-14-2021, 07:04 PM	#3
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Electric Fuel Pump Try it on 6volts FIRST. If it works, use it. If not try 12 volts.

05-14-2021, 08:55 PM	#4
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 768	Re: Electric Fuel Pump Some of those Carters, some vendors have said they'll work on either 6 or 12v. I've always wondered about that.

05-14-2021, 10:57 PM	#5
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Electric Fuel Pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Almost everything electrical without a circuit board works on 6v, even if it is 12v. Just half as fast. Carter is a good company. Looks like a push/pull pump. Didn't know they made those. Rule of thumb, 6v on 12v no harm. 12v on 6v well.