Electric Fuel Pump Installation

tank1949

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Apr 4, 2013
Messages
1,913
Anyone know how to properly install Sierra electric fuel pump 18-7331 (low PRESSURE type)? I have (2) 100 gal tanks that feed two 350 v8s. I have concerns on fuel pump placement. Each motor has 10 micron water separators before current pumps. Pumps are installed on port and stb stringer that is flush with bottom of each tank and about 1 foot to motor. I lift fuel the height of motor. There is about a 10 foot linear run, each 6 foot to water separator, followed by 2 feet to pump. I have not had success with traditional automotive pumps. I fear these type pumps are pushers while the Sierra is a true marine and might be design as a puller. I plan on replacing automotive with Sierra and installing them in the same location as the automotive. These electric pumps really suck!!!!!!!
 

Bt Doctur

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Aug 29, 2004
Messages
19,479
Re: Electric Fuel Pump Installation

with oil pressure switches to shut the fuel off when the motor is off.Check the anti-syphons at the tank.
I work on a 28Coastal with mech engine fuel pumps and they dont have a issue.
 
Top