fuel pump

[PO51]

anybody here put an electric fuel pump on a Model T? If so which one did you use? Need to install one on another antique car looking for info.
Thanks

[fordman67]

That is the beauty of a t......we don't need no stinking pump for nothing!

[yachtsmanbill]

Must be a dodge ! Theres several 6 jolters on ebay... ws


http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1312



http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Ac...ts_Accessories

[[email protected]]

Originally Posted by PO51

anybody here put an electric fuel pump on a Model T? If so which one did you use? Need to install one on another antique car looking for info.
Thanks

I've moved a lot of gas in my T. That's why I like the open top. But I've never tried to pump any. I'm afraid if I pumped I'd have a horrible mess to clean up.

OK so enough with the jokes. I don't believe I've ever heard of or seen a fuel pump on a model t. It's an interesting question though. Maybe it would come in handy on a steep hill and save having to run the tank full to get up a steep hill.

Have you tried doing a search on this site?

[Steinar]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Maybe it would come in handy on a steep hill and save having to run the tank full to get up a steep hill.

Don't have to. We just back up the steep hill..

[gz]

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Keep in mind that early carburetors can handle very little pressure. Most electric fuel pumps made today are 4 psi or higher. Most older cars can handle 1 to 2 psi at the most, so you will also have to buy an adjustable regulator that will go down that low. If you need a 12 volt pump, those are easy to find. 6volt pumps will usually have to be special ordered but a good auto parts store can find one for you. I believe Snyders sells a 6v pump and I think Langs (Langs Old Car Parts, 1-800-872-7871) does as well. Good luck

[[email protected]]

Originally Posted by Steinar

Don't have to. We just back up the steep hill..

Well, Yah!!!

[CharlieB]

Their available. They are sold in the big boy catalogs but can be bought locally. Check the other site for postings on this because I'm sure a pressure regulator is needed too. As stated above, the pressure is too high for T carb use.

[Jalopy Tin]

Here is a traditional solution. Hand primer pump and a vintage low pressure gauge.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fuel-pressur...item1e6b47c885

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-FUEL...item19cd473e30

[Layden B]

If you only need it on the steep hills try this idea, it worked great for us. T off the gas line after your shut off valve under the tank. New line goes to fuel pump and then to another T close to the carb inlet. Yes you will be pumping in a circle but there will be higher pressure on the carb end and not so much as to flood the carb. Control the pump with a push switch so the pump only runs when you push the button as needed on steep hills. The rest of the time the flow will be gravity and you cannot " forget" and leave the pump on!

[allen]

Originally Posted by gz

Keep in mind that early carburetors can handle very little pressure. Most electric fuel pumps made today are 4 psi or higher. Most older cars can handle 1 to 2 psi at the most, so you will also have to buy an adjustable regulator that will go down that low. If you need a 12 volt pump, those are easy to find. 6volt pumps will usually have to be special ordered but a good auto parts store can find one for you. I believe Snyders sells a 6v pump and I think Langs (Langs Old Car Parts, 1-800-872-7871) does as well. Good luck

Most four wheeler I work on has vacuum pumps less than 1 psi small and can be install in line

[mngreen]

Originally Posted by Layden B

If you only need it on the steep hills try this idea, it worked great for us. T off the gas line after your shut off valve under the tank. New line goes to fuel pump and then to another T close to the carb inlet. Yes you will be pumping in a circle but there will be higher pressure on the carb end and not so much as to flood the carb. Control the pump with a push switch so the pump only runs when you push the button as needed on steep hills. The rest of the time the flow will be gravity and you cannot " forget" and leave the pump on!

I did exactly this on my previous T when I lived at the top of a very steep hill. It worked great. The electric pump was from an old 6V VW beetle.