Electric fuel pump?

[Derf62]

Years ago we moved fuel tank to rear of rig, it's a much longer line than when it was under passenger seat..
We've needed to pour a little gas in carburetor to start if it hasn't been run for a while.
If we install an electric fuel pump in line before the mechanical pump will it cause problems?

Any advice appreciated. Thanks,

 

[1MOA]

Sounds like you need(Ed) to check your accelerator pump on the carb. Does the carb have fuel through the sight glass before you crank it?
A mechanical pump should have no issue pulling fuel from a rear tank to your carb.

 

[cruisermatt]

An FJ60 has a much longer fuel line with only a mechanical pump

 

[John McVicker]

To answer your question...adding a electric fuel pump before the mechanical pump will cause no issues. Plenty of folks do this in older rigs.

 

[Downey]

Then there is ebay #264701886687 for your rear tank- - -easy deal.

 

[Derf62]

Thanks for the responses. Goin to Town to try to get an electric pump today, will post if we have issues.

 

[Steamer]

Check out post # 3 in "THIS" thread.

 

[Jakes40]

@Derf62 you can use a low press pump and a return filter and bypass the fuel pump.
or rebuild your fuel pump. Your fuel pump is not holdingback flow and it draining back to your tank.

 

[Derf62]

Found that we need a flow-thru fuel pump.
Most electric in-line pumps block fuel when shut off.
Carter pump recommend their #P74021 ($33 Amazon) to prime a carburetor.
Will install with a toggle switch and give it a try.

 

[Coryde4n]

Found that we need a flow-thru fuel pump.
Most electric in-line pumps block fuel when shut off.
Carter pump recommend their #P74021 ($33 Amazon) to prime a carburetor.
Will install with a toggle switch and give it a try.

Hey I am curious how that worked out.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I just run a diode electric fuel pump $10-$15 last like 10 years. Work ine with my rear mounted aux tank.
Cheap enough I carry a spare. Plus I use them in my fuel transfer pump. I don't like holding up 5 gallon gas can any more.

 

[Paul_A]

I have the exact same issue with mine after it sits for a while. I installed an electric fuel pump in the line before the mechanical pump and when I hit the switch the clicking sound of the electric pump will quiet as soon as fuel fills the line. Then I start the motor and I shut off the electric pump after it starts. No problems and fuel pump redundancy for just in case.