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Gliderman8

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Hello everyone- My complete resto is done except for tires. Since my '73 TR has only 30 miles on it since the total rebuild I am wondering about reliability issues. I have only had it on the road twice in the last week and unfortunately, old man winter is knocking at the door.
So, my question: When I get it out at the start of the season do you guys reccommend installing an electric fuel pump? I intend to drive this car; not as an everyday driver but I don't want to be afraid to take it where I want to go because of reliability issues.
Your thoughts please.
gliderman8
 
I have spent a ton on my engine (and entire car) and I rebuilt my own mechanical fuel pump. If it was good enough for the past 34 years, it should take me another 34 as shown below.

https://www.74tr6.com/fuelpump.htm
 
Thanks Paul-
I also rebuilt my fuel pump with the rebuild kit. However, I did not go as far as getting everthing polished.
Yours looks fantastic!
Thanks for your thoughts.
 
If it's stock. The mechanical is just fine.
 
Thanks, that is good news about the mechanical fuel pump. Just looking to be ahead of the gremlins that creep up on road trips.
 
I would never throw stones at any person's decision. If you want a mechanical pump, you should use one. I decided not to. Paul and I have the tri Stromberg carb set up but I use an electrical pump. I do carry a mechanical pump in my travel parts kit. This, the low pressure one, is the electric pump that I am using.

https://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=577
 
I wasn't throwing stones Al, I just trust mechanicals slightly more than the electrical components on these cars!! The key word here is S-L-I-G-H-T-L-Y. :cheers:
 
Thanks for your input Al. For the moment, I will probably stick with the mechanical pump. I only have approx. 45 miles since the rebuild, so I will drive it for a while to shake things out that might need adjustment before installing an electric pump. I drove it briefly today, but I'm pretty sure it's back in the garage for the duration of the winter.
Elliot (gliderman8)
 
I second Paul's comment regarding electrical system reliability. If you intend to use your original alternator it is barely capable of handling the original stock electrical load. It's not a good ide to add anythig else! :nonono:
 
Wow... I had no idea that the stock alternator is that undersized. Guess I will have to forget about installing those neon chasis lights :lol:
OK, I was just kidding about the lights. I will stick to the mechanical pump for a while.
 
Paul:
You would never throw a stone at any one. My point was that "I" wasn’t. You are the best. :savewave:

My comment is for those that are considering an electric fuel pump. And I do have a 55 amp GM alternator conversion. I have added electrical demands, fuel pump, cooling fan, and air horn. I think I will need to upgrade to a new wiring harness soon.
 
Al,

It seems that you have just about everything.

Except...............

Those neon chassis lights mentioned above.

Now those would really make a statement when you're out at night cruising down around with BobbyD...........
 
Brosky said:
Al,

It seems that you have just about everything.

Except...............

Those neon chassis lights mentioned above.

Now those would really make a statement when you're out at night cruising down around with BobbyD...........
Click to expand...

<span style="color: #660000">Oh WOW!! Awesome They sell those neon kits right around the
corner from home, at the auto A/C shop we use.

I can just picture the envy of all the old Chevy guys as I drive
slowly past them parked in a line Saturday night in the Burger King lot.
They even sell LED tire valve stems!!

What a great concept!!! Paul, you are a wonder. And your fantastic fuel pump
is still pumping away in Amos!!

d</span>
 
Just get a big old air compressor pump and some air bags for in the springs and you can have that TR6 hoppin' down to the biker bar!
 
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