lift pump fuel pressure?

[mpascino]

Hi, Anyone replace there mechanical lift pump with an electric one? I am looking to use a universal carb type electric pump. Any success or problems? Thanks for the help,
Mike

[mirage]

I replaced mine when I pinched a fuel line to the old one while out wheeling. I put it between the primary and secondary filter and haven't had a problem at all. I used the E8012S listed in the members area article. When I did it I got rid of the fuel heater, which I'm contemplating putting back when I get chance, but even without it had no problems starting not plugged in and driving around at 15 degrees F.

Edit:
Woops, forgot to mention, mine said it was rated at 7 to 9 PSI if I remember correctly. A few months after I replaced it I noticed a fuel leak around my injection pump throttle shaft seals. I think it was there before I just hadn't been paying attention. Anyway, I replaced them with new ones from Accurate Diesel (gratis w/purchase of dual coil glow plugs) and has been completely dry since then.

[gmctd]

Yes, around 4 - 7psi is good with a single filter.

Diesel fuel foams when warm - more pressure than that can cause inj pump timing and advance problems, as well as excessive foaming in the fuel tank(s).

[CleviteKid]

You can find the referenced article on www.TheDieselpage.com (http://www.TheDieselpage.com) at ELECTRIC PUMP AND RACOR FILTER (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/leefilt.htm) .

Dr. Lee :cool:

[Subzilla]

Just did that transformation last month and have been very happy. I didn't want to ever change that nightmarish mechanical pump on the side of the road plus I thought it would further benefit my new IP. I mounted the electrical pump on the firewall between the primary and secondary filters. Definitly check out Dr. Lee's article.