Posted By: paulyvault
Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:08 AM
I need to replace my 383 fuel pump. Looking to stay mechanical. Any suggestions? Upgrades? 
Fuel pump
Posted By: I_bleed_MOPAR
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:19 AM
When I was running mechanical pumps I used Holleys. Ran them on 2 different RBs with no problems. But that has been about 20 years ago. 
Maybe someone else will jump in with some recommendations. 
Tim
Maybe someone else will jump in with some recommendations. Tim
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:21 AM
Street or strip? Having delivery issues right now or just a bad pump (did it deliver enough when new but not now or is it leaking?) What pump on there now? A parts house pump is not enough for your needs? I supported a 9:1CR 2bbl (class rules) 360 @ WOT at 6400 with a parts house "airtex" pump w no starvation. Is the pushrod OK (length is 3.250" iirc). If stepping up I would suggest avoiding a Carter & if you go w a Carter I'd take it apart & good visual EDIT & was using 5/16" hard line to boot 
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:27 AM
Since you dont say anything about the engine I will
assume stock... if so your local parts store BB pump
assume stock... if so your local parts store BB pump
Posted By: paulyvault
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:45 AM
Yea it's only 30 over. Just a great driver
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:58 AM
What P said. My parts house airtex puts out over 7 at idle so I'm putting a red Holley reg on it to get it below 5 (318 dd/eddy 1406). If you need a pushrod google old threads to find the best one to get as some wear unbelieveably fast (poor metallurgy somewhere in mfg). What prob are you having?
so I'm putting a red Holley reg on it to get it below 5 (318 dd/eddy 1406). If you need a pushrod google old threads to find the best one to get as some wear unbelieveably fast (poor metallurgy somewhere in mfg). What prob are you having?
Posted By: therocks
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:22 PM
For a driver stock type is OK.I run Holleys on all our cars.We had 4 bad Carter HIPO pumps that were bad new.One did last a week before it went bad.Went back to Holley and no problem.Rocky
Posted By: DartGTS
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 02:51 PM
Hello:
I have always used Carter Pumps and never had a problem...Mancini has a good selection to chose from cost from low to high.
Mancini
Maynard
I have always used Carter Pumps and never had a problem...Mancini has a good selection to chose from cost from low to high.
Mancini
Maynard
Posted By: therocks
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 03:59 PM
After 4 new hi buck bad ones I wont buy another.They were all the hipo pumps.One I replaced with my 35 year old Holley and it worked better than the new Carters.They were bought at differnt time and were for both BBs and SB.Ill stick with Holley.Rocky
Posted By: DartGTS
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 04:11 PM
Hello:
Just wondering what was the response from Carter on your four bad pumps?
Maynard
Just wondering what was the response from Carter on your four bad pumps?
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After 4 new hi buck bad ones I wont buy another.They were all the hipo pumps.One I replaced with my 35 year old Holley and it worked better than the new Carters.They were bought at differnt time and were for both BBs and SB.Ill stick with Holley.Rocky
Maynard
Posted By: therocks
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 08:38 PM
I was too mad t call them.Just called Summit and they replaced them.On the SB it was a new motor.I pulled the whole frt off because I though I had a bad pump cam or it was loose.One on the BB the spring under the arm actually shot into the pan.My kid got it out with a magnet.That one lasted a week.The SB one never pumped at all.One on my 440 lasted 2 days.Another on a BB lasted about a year.Then dropped pressure.My Holley had 7 PSI it was running 3 or less.Never again will I buy a Carter.Rocky
Posted By: GO_Fish
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 08:46 PM
BB, make sure you check the pump push rod for correct length (wear item) while you are in there. It causes problems if worn excessively.
Posted By: Triggerfish
Re: Fuel pump - 01/02/12 10:57 PM
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What P said. My parts house airtex puts out over 7 at idle
Very true.. Just rebuilt my hemi w/ a 574 lift solid.flat tappet cam & the repop pushrod was soft & took out the cam lobe with almost 1/2" of the pushrod tip. I'd think yours is probably oe, being so stock. I did switch.to the Eddy mech pump which may have more arm pressure than the hemi carter. Either one of those pumps would take care of your 440's needs.