Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Electric Fuel Pump

[BTanzini]

Has anyone looked into the electric fuel pump Part # E-7153 from Parts America. Com, or any electric fuel pump that is supposed to be for 1996 Dodge 4x2-5. 9 Turbo Diesel. Any imformation about it would be apprecieated as I would like to change from a mechanical to electric.

 

[Joe G.]

Why? The mechanical is almost bullet proof. It also increases fuel flow as RPM increases. An electric fuel pump won't do that.

 

[Buck88]

Electric pumps=problems, Mechanical Pumps=bulletproof.

 

[Timebomb]

I would stick with the mechanical pump. You could put a electric supply pump on to feed the lift pump though. But whatever you do I wouldnt eleminate the lift pump.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

A stock pump will make huge power, but I do like a stand alone helper. Most everyone will not ever need it.



Jim

 

[zstroken]

I run the Fass 180 for a 12V. Very noisy, but it will run at about 55PSI. I use the aeromotive regulator to dial it down to about 30 psi at idle. I put the elctric on for safety. It is hooked to my kill swtich that kills the fuel solenoid and my FASS.

 

[BTanzini]

Thanks for the info guys, you have changed my mind for me. I had forgot that the mech pump pressure varies compared to constant flow from electric.

Thanks again.

 

[Timebomb]

One other thing is to make sure you check your fuel pressure @ wide open throttle. A friends truck was 25-30 psi @ idle and the same @ 2000rpm unloaded then dropped to about 10psi @ WOT under load.

 

[Joe G.]

My '95 stays above 30 PSI almost all the time including WOT. A recent experience with a failing overflow valve showed that it will run ok at highway speeds at 6 PSI. Since I replaced the OF valve with one from TST it will idle above 30 PSI (35+ cold, abt 30 warm) and is always above 40 PSI at highway speeds. My fuel pressure gauge is pegged at 40.