Dual fuel pumps

[demesauce]

So I had an idea.... I had an electric fuel pump sitting around, waiting to be used. When installed my Bronco would sputter for a good 10 seconds after I turned it off. The mechanical fuel pump was still in placed and being used, so basically I had 2 fuel pumps working at the same time. My idea is to attach the electric fuel pump to the solenoid, so that it will only be powered when the starter is engaged. What do you think? The idea is I'd like the extra fuel boost when trying to start without cracking the motor forever.

The motor started much quicker with the electric fuel pump, just wouldn't die when I tried to kill it. Yes, I could add a switch to turn on/off the pump, but I'd rather not

[welndmn]

Re: Dual fuel pumps

Sounds like something else is up, the fuel in the bowl of a carb is more then enough to start it.
Also, you a electric pump can't push though a mechanical pump.

[demesauce]

Re: Dual fuel pumps

Cool. Thanks.

[GREMLIN]

Re: Dual fuel pumps

where did you get power for elec. pump? if its hooked to ign side of switch instead of acc side it will keep power to dist.

[demesauce]

Re: Dual fuel pumps

What? It only receives power when in the ign phase. But I removed the electric pump and replaced the mechanical one