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Topic: Where do you guys put your electric fuel pump?
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 11:38 AM
   
Hey Fellas,Where do you guys put your electric fuel pump? My dad and I put ours on the left frame rail right where the frame levels out (about where the left muffler should be.) We couldn't think of any other place to mount it thinking either the rear end or future muffler pipes will hit it if we mounted it where the frame rails go over the axles. So it's about 3 feet from the tank. We mounted it as high as possible on the frame rail but it looks pretty low. Any suggestions on a '66 fastback? Thank in advance. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 12:08 PM
Some people mount them inside the trunk area if the trunk is sealed from the passenger area. Locations in the trunk could be the rear fenderwell or on the trunk floor. Some people attach a bracket as close to the fuel outlet of the tank and mount them there.Did you install a fuel filter between the tank and the pump? It is recommended by most pump makers.
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1542
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-30-2002 12:15 PM
Well, normally as close to the tank, & below the tank is preferable. On my 69 & 70 Mach 1`s, I made a sheet metal bracket which mounted the pump to the trunk floor between the diff housing & the tank, just to the right side. Electric pumps are meant to be pushers, rather than pulling the fuel from a foreward posistion. I HAVE seen the occasional electric pump in the engine compartment, but I certainly wouldn`t recommend that. Also, if you pump is hanging below the rocker panels, it is very likely to get damaged by a speed bump, or flying rocks.------------------
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 12:29 PM
Well, I guess i'm gonna have to pull the pump off. Looks like it's sitting a little too far away from the tank. We did put a filter between the tank and the pump though. We used the Earl's hi-flow fuel filter.I guess we're gonna have to make a custom bracket to mount right above the rear differential. My only concern is the rear exhaust isn't installed yet and i'm hoping it doesn't interfere with each other. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 04:30 PM
Is it a street car?  ------------------
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Is it a street car?
Yes! Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 08:32 PM
Erik are you running the exhaust out the rear,or turn downs?The ones I've seen on 65-66 have been mounted to the drivers side rear frame rail behide the rear axle. SCOOP ------------------
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Erik are you running the exhaust out the rear,or turn downs?The ones I've seen on 65-66 have been mounted to the drivers side rear frame rail behide the rear axle. SCOOP
Hey Scoop, I had my sights set for full exhaust under the rear valence then hidden turn down right at the end of the car, but with all this fuel pump crap in the way, i've been thinking of side exits right in front of the rear wheels   It doesn't matter either way to me Alex, what are the quietest performance mufflers available I have 2 chamber delta flows now (I bought them 8 months ago) but have been thinking of getting the quietest now Erik
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 08:44 PM
Erik I like the exits infront of the rear wheels.But thats my opinion,and we all know what they say about opinions.
I've heard alot of cars with dyno max mufflers on then they sound more quite then the flowmasters do.My dad just put on the 3chamber delta flows on hit 88gt they sound real good too.SCOOP ------------------
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 09:11 PM
Then the left rear frame rail is fine. ------------------
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 09:14 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Then the left rear frame rail is fine.
Hey Alex, Where on the left rear frame rail? I've got it mounted on the left frame rail about 1 foot away from where the left rear subframe connector should mount. About a total of 3 feet from the fuel tank. I didn't think anything of it until I lowered the car down. It's about 9-10" close to the ground. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
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mustangzrule
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Orion, MI
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-01-2002 01:32 PM
Dynamax makes good mufflers. Quiet, hi flow, nice sound at WOT.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-01-2002 01:39 PM
About 12 inches rear of the differential, as close to the tank drain as you can get it. ------------------
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-01-2002 02:34 PM
I'll send a photo of mine to Steve so he can post it. Fab'd brackets from angle iron.
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-02-2002 10:50 AM
Well, we mounted it about 4 inches from the fuel sender/drain right in the front trunk hump. And the differential is now protecting it quite well. The carter pump is insulated with 3 rubber mounting tabs.I just hope future exhaust pipes don't get in the way. Pictures to come soon. Just a couple more hose clamps to put on. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 03-10-2003 12:24 AM
Hey All,Here is the pic I promised of the fuel pump mounted to my chassis. I mounted it as close to fuel tank as possible. 
Brought it back up since 65_289 requested some pics. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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