Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Carter pumps again

[CumminsFarmer]

Alright guys, I finally decided that with my application and workload, Im going to keep the pump in the stock location, just replace it with a better one when the time comes. If I ever go hi-horsepower on this rig, then I'll get a FASS, but not likely to happen on this one. So, Ive found the Carter 180-P4601HP to be my candidate. Its 100 gph free flow and 16-18 psi. The description of the pump on JEGS says it requires a regulator. Here's my question: What regulator are they talking about? And also, will the 3/8 NPT fittings hook right up to where the banjos used to? Thanks for the help!

 

[JL penner]

Stock fittings will not hook up, Metric vs. Standard I think. Most people that use these mount them right in front of the fuel tank. Personally I left my stock pump alone and installed the 4600 (8psi Pump) right in front of my tank. I've had it there for about 20k miles now, and still hold 18 psi at idle, and can't pull it below 10psi. If my stock pump goes out, I'll find a way to mount the 4601 in the stock pump location, will have to get tricky with the plumbing.



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[OPoole]

I can build you a big line kit to work with the 4601 no problem! Be good to replace your stock lines anyway.

 

[NWhitney]

Carter in stock location

I have done JUST what you want to do on my truck. I also added a Carter 8psi pusher just for good measure. Here is my List on what I did.

I went to Jegs and a got a Carter 4601HP 18psi Lift Pump. Looks just like my stock LP, but has 3/8" fittings not 12mm. So I also bought (2) 3/8" NPT X 3/8" 90* hose barb fittings and some 3/8" rubber fuel line.



Started by trashing my Stock LP and setting in on the table and comparing it to the new one. The only difference that I could find was the wiring and the screen inside on the new LP is smaller than the old one. Next I tackled the mount for the LP. The new LP came with a nice little bracket and 3 rubber isolators. Funny the only one did not have those and I kinda liked them to off came the stock bracket and I drilled the holes out to 1/2" and inserted the rubber isolators.



Stock Bracket back on the truck I took the old inlet the the pump and cut the hard fuel line right before the banjo and removed the little brace bracket. I then flared the hard line just a little so the 3/8" fuel line would not slide off and clamped the line to the hose and hose to the 3/8" inlet barb to the pump. YEAH fuel to pump!!



The outlet is a little harder... . I left the stock barb and banjo going into the fuel filter. This is a 5/16" line. I put new 5/16" rubber fuel line on here and pushed it over the 3/8" barb out of the new LP. Next was some chop and splice on the wire with some shrink tight connections and I was in business.



(If I had this to do again I would have gone to Cummins and got an adapter that they sell for the older trucks)



Total cost

Lift Pump from Jeg's $89. 99, (2) 3/8" NPT X 3/8" 90* hose barb fittings $8. 99 each, 3/8" fuel line (1 foot) $1. 01, 5/16" fuel line (1 foot) $1. 01

Total Cost: $109. 97

Cummins Price: $155

Mopar Price: #370



Hope this helps, if you have any questions on were to cut you can PM me.



Here is a link to a post I did and lots of talk about regulators and other pusher stuff. LINK