Stoich Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I'm looking at helping a neighbor with a mid 50s B95 thermador fire truck. It is in need of a fuel pump. We are looking at temporarily bypassing the factory pump with a electric pump. Has anybody any pictures of this sort of thing being done before? We want to do this as a temporary fix to move the vehicle, I am hoping to not deface any of the factory parts if possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1S1qbSw4LPYFu45OUj9gGyPDqcYxO72-9 If interested, the link there is a picture of the engine. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 No pictures for you but it can be done with an electric pump. Also get a fuel pres. regulator so you don't cause grief with the carb needle and seat. 3-4 psi is all the pressure you will need if the rest of the system is in decent shape. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) This is the fuel pump that I have on my B85F, 85LS and 405A. I left the mechanical pump in place and added this in the line before it. It works great. Mike. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CFPB0110E?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI98KEmeqV5gIVk8BkCh2v_AGNEAQYFiABEgJ7sfD_BwE Edited December 2, 2019 by yarnall Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I know from experience that there’s an electric fuel pump in the back close to the fuel tank on those, and the line is too long for one fuel pump to work. Make sure that’s working before you go too much further... you can pretty easily pump through the old mechanical pump, so honestly if you do need to stick one on there just do as yarnall did with his. We took entirely too long to figure out that the problem was an electric fuel pump we didn’t even know about... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 My L model had two of these electric fuel pumps on it. I replaced them with one new pump and it works fine. My gas tank is on top of my pump. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 ok to do just make sure you get a good unit, their is a shop In n.y. that will rebuild the orginal and quick turnaround he did mine advertises in Hemmings motor news name is Authur Guld . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, 609albert said: ok to do just make sure you get a good unit, their is a shop In n.y. that will rebuild the orginal and quick turnaround he did mine advertises in Hemmings motor news name is Authur Guld . He moved off Long Island here is his new contact info http://arthurgouldrebuilders.com/contact.html Arthur Gould Rebuilders 789 Wachusett St. Holden, MA 01520 United States Phone: 508-210-0891 . Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Still really good, sent mine there! 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoich Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Fantastic info everybody- thank you for the help! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60013-b95-fuel-pump-work-around/#findComment-437240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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