351 Windsor - Mechanical Fuel Pump versus Electric Fuel Pump?

[bkozlow]

Replace the electric pump. Add the mechanical, problem I see is that the engine may have not been setup for a mechanical pump. Pull off the pump cover and see if you have the pump cam on the crank. If not then a bigger job of pulling the front of the engine off and adding one. A lot of engines are built without the fuel pump cam these days with everyone going to all electric pumps. Electric-mechanical gives you an extra layer of protection on pump failure and provides a constant fuel supply to the mechanical in high RPM situations.

Bill K

[DriftingCloud]

Originally Posted by bkozlow

Problem I see is that the engine may have not been setup for a mechanical pump. Pull off the pump cover and see if you have the pump cam on the crank. If not then a bigger job of pulling the front of the engine off and adding one. A lot of engines are built without the fuel pump cam these days with everyone going to all electric pumps.
Bill K

Thanks! I just assumed there would be a pump cam. I now have a project for today...

[DAVID GAGNARD]

I had the exact same remote oil cooler block on my race car with a mechanical fuel pump and no problems........I used a Carter street/strip fuel pump......

At worst,you'll have to change the fitting on the cooler adapter on the engine from straight to 45 degree or 90 degree,I think I had 45 degree on mine, but you can turn the adapter slightly downward and it may clear depending on the pump you use......

BTW: I don't like electric fuel pumps either........

good luck...

David