fuel pump options

[Mikey von]

needing to decide what to go with.

1) I can run the mechanical pump off my '89, which had the head gasket/hydro locked problem.

2) Run the electric which came off the K5 with cracked block. It work before block cracked. It is a Facet. I found these numbers on it (have no clue what they mean) -
e11*72/245*95/54*0536*00

3) New mechanical pump.

4) New electric pump.

I am trying to be good with my money. I have a turbo return fitting on my oil pan.

 

[thirdstreettito]

The mech one is a b*tch to replace. The electric IMO is better. I'd go with one. My 84 has a Carter 4.5 psi one on it.

 

[Mikey von]

OK found the part number on the electric. It looks like it will do the trick and that is what I plan on rolling with, unless someone else has a good reason not to.

4.5-5 psi with 32 gph. It has a replaceable internal 74 micron filter.

It is the one on the left part number 476087. http://www.facet-purolator.com/images/technology/hd_pdfs/Gold-Flo_sheet.pdf

 

[MaxPF]

I like mechanical pumps myself. One less electrical part to screw up.

OTOH, the electric pump won't fill your crankcase with diesel and possibly wipe out the bearings when it fails