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Title: fuel pump
Post by: feadam on March 08, 2019, 05:45:24 PM

which fuel pump for fe comes with 3/8 inlet and outlet?

Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: 67428GT500 on March 08, 2019, 06:09:38 PM

The pumps don't come with fittings. However, you can use the 5/16 or 3/8 nipple.

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Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: feadam on March 09, 2019, 12:03:15 PM

the pump i have has it in, can i just change it to a 3/8

Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: 67428GT500 on March 09, 2019, 04:16:08 PM

There should be brass threaded fittings on the aluminum housing.

Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: SMorton67FB on March 09, 2019, 09:31:36 PM

A Carter X pump #4254S has 3/8 NPT on both in and out ports.

Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: happystang on March 10, 2019, 12:30:19 AM

I just installed an Edelbrock mechanical fuel pump on my 428- it had holes for 3/8" NPT fittings.

Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: 67428GT500 on March 10, 2019, 08:14:45 AM

I used the Edelbrock too because the Carter was putting out 9LB of pressure and blowing the needles off the seat. The threads on the Edelbrock are horrid. I had to chase the threads.
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Title: Re: fuel pump
Post by: chris401 on March 10, 2019, 01:40:01 PM

Quote from: feadam on March 08, 2019, 05:45:24 PM

which fuel pump for fe comes with 3/8 inlet and outlet?

If you can use a 30 gallon per hour pump with a spin on fuel filter get one for a 391 truck engine. They are $25-$40. Some will have a 3/8" intake nipple pressed into the body and sometimes one on the out going side, depends on the brand. From what I have seen there is a higher failure rate compared to Carter or Holley.