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Fuel Pump in earlier V8s

 
 
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Old 28-03-10, 12:03 AM
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I didn't realise that the fitting of electric fuel pumps to V8 Bristols was so common. I suppose I shouldn't be so surprised given that you can buy a Mopar branded blanking plate for the spot where the mechanical pump goes (for B/RB engines at least). That suggests it is very common practice. It certainly makes starting the 400 CID engines much easier from cold.

I don't think it really matters what pump you have so long as it can supply an adequate flow rate and the pressure isn't too high. You wouldn't want any more than 5 psi, but you can use a fuel pressure regulator if necessary, I have one on my 411.
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