I'm with Frank - a 428 police interceptor or CJ pump will do the trick no problem.

Bird55 has a really good point though - many of these outfits just can't get enough fuel pulled from the tank through a 5/16 line and tank strainer. The 3/8 suction line is a really good approach to this - doesn't need the electric pump.

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

Green is right-on...you need a bigger fuel line with no 90o turns..sweeps are OK. I would go with 3/8" ID.... If you like AN stuff thats a -8......JD

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

"-8" refers to 8 sixteenths. That used to be 1/2 inch where I live.

I think I will try the Edelbrock Performer 1724. If possible, I would like to keep my trash can fuel filter that is a part of the E Code package. The fuel pump I have on the car is a rebuilt that I got with a very large collection of parts I bought a few years ago. I think the fuel sediment bowl fits under the Edelbrock pump like the stock pump, is that right?

Paul J. - '57 E Code

I have the holleys mechanicals on my 390s have had no troubles with them. Summit actually has one with their brand on it its cheaper than the others and when you open it you can see the glue where they peeled the holley sticker off of it. I dont believe that you can run a sediment bowl under any of that style pump

1962 f250 currently heartless
1961 country squire 292 3 speed
1963 galaxie 390 powered
1976 f250 4wd 390 powered

Sometimes I point out the obvious. In this case, it is that these fuel systems were designed to utilize vented tanks. The venting was done via the fill neck cap.

I hate to say it but one thing that the Garage mans Companion's had over the FORD products of the day was using a 3/8" fuel line over the FORDs 5/16" and the best way to increase fuel flow is to increase the line. On Our stock Cars in the early days before Safety Regulations made us go to steel line we used rubber fuel hose as it was easy to run thru the frame. man what a difference. The A/C mechanical pump performed for several years and was still on the car when I sold it years later.

Tom

What?

Paul:

Keep in mind that the teapots don't like fuel pressure above 6 psi, it causes the needle valves to unseat and flood the engine. If you get another pump with higher pressure than that, you may have to add a regulator.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Thanks guys, I appreciate your input.

Paul J. - '57 E Code

Hoosier,
If I'm running a FE HP fuel pump and a inline pusher electric in the back do I not need to consider a larger fuel line? I do have a pressure regulator between the mechanical pump and the carb.
Once I get the 4-71 supercharger up and running will that change things? I understand it a matter of volume and/or pressure. Chuck

Y's guys rule!
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