T&T: Electric fuel pumps

[Truelove39@aol.com]

Hi, Brian:
 
This is a great setup, and you don't need a fancy or expensive pump for it.  
Go to NAPA (my preference) or your favorite auto parts store and get the  
largest pump they sell, (one meant for gasoline is fine). This should have  5/16" 
or 3/8" connections. Install it between the tank and the Racor. Not  knowing 
what size engine you have, I can't comment what effect this will have on  your 
engine's requirements, but my sailboat's 85HP 4-236 has had  this setup for 15 
years. The engine's lift pump simply pulls the fuel  through the electric, a 
lift of about 5 feet, max, in my case. Your filter  vacuum gauge should tell 
the story--my setup has practically no restriction. If  you want to bypass 
around the main fuel line, you could put a check valve  in the main line but I'd 
opt for a single ball valve unless you want true  isolation, in which case, use 
two.
 
Regards,
 
John
"Seahorse"