Fuel Pump Question


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By Florida_Phil - 7 Years Ago
I want to replace the dual action fuel pump on my 55 TBird 292 with a single action pump, but I don't want to refabricate the fuel lines.  What pump am I looking for?  Thanks!
By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
The FE pumps will fit. I'm using a high performance 427 pump on mine.
By 62bigwindow - 7 Years Ago
I'd be interested in the old pump if you want to part with it.
By oldcarmark - 7 Years Ago
Any of the FE 352 390 Engine Family will work. Rock Auto lists several under 1956 Ford Passenger car specifically for "Electric Wipers". In other words Single Action
Pumps. One with Screw on Filter on the Bottom. Just remember the  Arm goes UNDER the Cam when You install it. Angle the Arm down and start the Bolts into the Block or turn Engine over so You are on the Base of the Pump Lobe. Pump is marked "In" underneath so U know which Line goes where. You should have minimal mods to the Lines. I changed mine on the Weekend and Lines were very close as is. Rock Auto also has new Double Action "Airtex" Pumps for a very good Price. I believe they are New not rebuilds. 
By GREENBIRD56 - 7 Years Ago
You will want to find the pump for the 428 Police Interceptor engine - late 60's. I will have to hunt for the parts reference ....... and it will take a new hard line up to the T-bird fuel filter. I had to "clock" the pump body around on mine to get a straight shot up, but not a big deal to do it. Holley also has a replacement part number for the pump and they are still available as well.
By 62bigwindow - 7 Years Ago
I have bought 2 Airtex pumps and on both the inner seal failed causing oil to come out of the vent holes. Needless to say I'm not too impressed with the quality.
By GREENBIRD56 - 7 Years Ago
This is an Airtex 362 pump spec'd for a 428 and the plumbing after clocking the ports around.
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The fuel filter is an AC that exactly replaces the glass bowl version that I've now got in a box in the attic.
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This is the Holley 80 GPH unit for the FE HP application....
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the 80 GPH number is for free flow - NO BACK PRESSURE. The real number is about half that when there is a carb and filter in the line.
By 57RancheroJim - 7 Years Ago
62bigwindow (6/26/2018)
I have bought 2 Airtex pumps and on both the inner seal failed causing oil to come out of the vent holes. Needless to say I'm not too impressed with the quality.
X2, the first two leaked fuel, I'm not impressed with Airtex either.
By Rono - 7 Years Ago
I am also using an FE Edlebrock high flow pump (120 GPH) and 3/8" fuel line. No issues.
By Florida_Phil - 7 Years Ago
Thanks for the input.  I have used the Holley pump on my FE's in the past.  I wasn't aware that it would work on a Y Block.  I'm keeping all the original parts for the next owner. 
By GREENBIRD56 - 7 Years Ago
The Holley 80GPH pump runs about 40GPH at the sort of pressure wanted for a 4 barrel carburetor situation. That is enough fuel for 300 hp - the Ford 428 application was for 335.  I plumbed mine with 5/16 hard line up to the filter and over to the single inlet Holley 4160 carb. Huge lines work well on race engines - but all of our outfits have pretty small needles and seats for the street machines.