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1929 · 07-06-2016, 09:07 PM

Can anyone recommend a good Fuel pump and Regulator for a downdraft Stromberg?

Tom Wesenberg · 07-07-2016, 12:10 AM

I have 2 Holley 12 volt pumps that deliver the correct pressure and volume when I run them on 5 volts in my 1950 Studebaker.
Carter is also another good brand, and I have a 6 volt Carter, which is also a rotary pump with all metal parts.

Phred · 07-07-2016, 06:14 AM

If you are running 12 volts, the Facet cube pump works well and does not nee a regulator.
I think I am running the #40163 with my single Stromberg 97. Pump is mounted on the chassis rail.

See http://www.facet-purolator.com/cube-fuel-pumps.php

1929 · 07-07-2016, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phred

If you are running 12 volts, the Facet cube pump works well and does not nee a regulator.
I think I am running the #40163 with my single Stromberg 97. Pump is mounted on the chassis rail.

See http://www.facet-purolator.com/cube-fuel-pumps.php

I have a 6 volt system.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-07-2016, 07:22 AM

Remember, these pumps call for a filter BEFORE the pump intake.

denis4x4 · 07-07-2016, 08:09 AM

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Use a Holley fuel regulator with a gauge. Fuel pumps that are supposedly preset at a certain pressure usually aren't. When installing an electric fuel pump (6v or 12v) be sure and include a switch somewhere so that the pump can be turned off when you are doing engine tune ups.

ursus · 07-07-2016, 11:21 AM

Why not run a 12-volt pump on your 6-volt system? This way you may not need the regulator.

Miles in MN · 07-08-2016, 02:58 AM

I am using an Airtex fuel pump and Holley regulator to feed dual downdraft carbs on a hopped-up Model A. The Airtex pump is available for six-volt positive ground as part number E8902 which will deliver 80 gallons per hour at 2.5-4 PSI. The pumps are available from Airtex online. The Holley regulator will regulate pressures down to 1-4 PSI which covers the recommended fuel pressure for your Stromberg carb. The regulator is available from Summit Racing as part number HLY-12-804 for just under $30.00. The regulator has multiple outlet ports so it is easy to include a fuel pressure gauge with your installation. My Airtex pump is fairly new but seems to be working well; I replaced a Holley pump of higher capacity that was quite noisy. The regulator has been doing its job since 2009 with no problems. Hope this info helps.

07-06-2016, 09:07 PM	#1
1929 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 943	Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? Can anyone recommend a good Fuel pump and Regulator for a downdraft Stromberg?

07-07-2016, 12:10 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? I have 2 Holley 12 volt pumps that deliver the correct pressure and volume when I run them on 5 volts in my 1950 Studebaker. Carter is also another good brand, and I have a 6 volt Carter, which is also a rotary pump with all metal parts.

07-07-2016, 06:14 AM	#3
Phred Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: IL Posts: 303	Re: Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? If you are running 12 volts, the Facet cube pump works well and does not nee a regulator. I think I am running the #40163 with my single Stromberg 97. Pump is mounted on the chassis rail. See http://www.facet-purolator.com/cube-fuel-pumps.php

07-07-2016, 07:22 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? Remember, these pumps call for a filter BEFORE the pump intake.

07-07-2016, 08:09 AM	#6
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Use a Holley fuel regulator with a gauge. Fuel pumps that are supposedly preset at a certain pressure usually aren't. When installing an electric fuel pump (6v or 12v) be sure and include a switch somewhere so that the pump can be turned off when you are doing engine tune ups. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!

07-07-2016, 11:21 AM	#7
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? Why not run a 12-volt pump on your 6-volt system? This way you may not need the regulator.

07-08-2016, 02:58 AM	#8
Miles in MN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 45	Re: Electric Fuel Pump and Regulator? I am using an Airtex fuel pump and Holley regulator to feed dual downdraft carbs on a hopped-up Model A. The Airtex pump is available for six-volt positive ground as part number E8902 which will deliver 80 gallons per hour at 2.5-4 PSI. The pumps are available from Airtex online. The Holley regulator will regulate pressures down to 1-4 PSI which covers the recommended fuel pressure for your Stromberg carb. The regulator is available from Summit Racing as part number HLY-12-804 for just under $30.00. The regulator has multiple outlet ports so it is easy to include a fuel pressure gauge with your installation. My Airtex pump is fairly new but seems to be working well; I replaced a Holley pump of higher capacity that was quite noisy. The regulator has been doing its job since 2009 with no problems. Hope this info helps.