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feadam

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« on: March 08, 2019, 05:45:24 PM »
which fuel pump for fe comes with 3/8 inlet and outlet?

67428GT500

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Re: fuel pump
« Reply #1 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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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2019, 12:03:15 PM »
the pump i have has it in, can i just change it to a 3/8

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Re: fuel pump
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2019, 04:16:08 PM »
There should be brass threaded fittings on the aluminum housing.

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Re: fuel pump
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2019, 09:31:36 PM »
A Carter X pump #4254S has 3/8 NPT on both in and out ports.

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Re: fuel pump
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: fuel pump
« Reply #6 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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Re: fuel pump
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2019, 01:40:01 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.