[jhein]

Thanks for the replies. Doing a search I found that a few people have had good long term results using a Holley red or Blue pumps back near the tank so that's probably what I'll do. Simple, inexpensive and easy.

Yes, it's not the worst thing ever to have to crank for 10 seconds or so. And yes, on a car with the shaker it's too much of a PITA (to me) to prime the carb. This will solve the priming issue and provide a little support for the mechanical pump to overcome the 3/8 line restriction.

[R 70 Judge]

Originally Posted by jhein

Thanks for the replies. Doing a search I found that a few people have had good long term results using a Holley red or Blue pumps back near the tank so that's probably what I'll do. Simple, inexpensive and easy.

Yes, it's not the worst thing ever to have to crank for 10 seconds or so. And yes, on a car with the shaker it's too much of a PITA (to me) to prime the carb. This will solve the priming issue and provide a little support for the mechanical pump to overcome the 3/8 line restriction.

Those pumps are pretty noisy. If you go that route I'd suggest something quieter like a Mallory (or something similar)

[jhein]

Originally Posted by R 70 Judge

Those pumps are pretty noisy. If you go that route I'd suggest something quieter like a Mallory (or something similar)

The Mallory 110 looks nice. Thanks.

[srmmmm]

I don't mind a 10 second crank at all. Let's me see the oil pressure come up on the gauge first.

[grivera]

Originally Posted by jhein

This will solve the priming issue and provide a little support for the mechanical pump to overcome the 3/8 line restriction.

Wow - didn’t realize you have a 3/8” line with that power plant - should definitely be 1/2” supply and return in tank with 255 or 340lph and never have to worry again.

[jhein]

Originally Posted by grivera

Wow - didn’t realize you have a 3/8” line with that power plant - should definitely be 1/2” supply and return in tank with 255 or 340lph and never have to worry again.

Man, I can literally feel my self-esteem plummeting.

But I know you didn't mean it that way.