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Ziegelsteinfaust · 02-17-2021, 12:29 PM

I think the pump is fine as early pumps cross reference over to cars too, and they have a tank just like the one you intend to install.

I second or possible third the replace all the fuel lines. Use 3/8 fuel line so any future build will have enough fuel. Use steel line straight sections with unions. Much easier to get to tuck up tight vs trying to straighten coils. Aluminum works but bends or kinks easily. I have had bad luck with it personally.

While your under there. Consider running a second fuel line for a return. This way you can use a bypass regulator, and help eliminate vapor lock due to hot gas or days.

Don't run regular rubbery fuel line the whole way obviously. Fuel injected fuel line is ok if your under a big time crunch to get by for a week or two. Regular AN line let's out alot of gas smell, and you have to get the right type for gas.

02-17-2021, 12:29 PM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,567	Re: Rear tank conversion - need new pump? I think the pump is fine as early pumps cross reference over to cars too, and they have a tank just like the one you intend to install. I second or possible third the replace all the fuel lines. Use 3/8 fuel line so any future build will have enough fuel. Use steel line straight sections with unions. Much easier to get to tuck up tight vs trying to straighten coils. Aluminum works but bends or kinks easily. I have had bad luck with it personally. While your under there. Consider running a second fuel line for a return. This way you can use a bypass regulator, and help eliminate vapor lock due to hot gas or days. Don't run regular rubbery fuel line the whole way obviously. Fuel injected fuel line is ok if your under a big time crunch to get by for a week or two. Regular AN line let's out alot of gas smell, and you have to get the right type for gas.