I use an electric fuel pump, the line goes directly to the carburator once it reaches the engine compartment.  Eliminating routing around the engine vapor lock problems.
Routing an electric pump in line with the original as stated in a post from Steve could fill the crankcase with gas if the mechanical pump failed!!!
 
        &n bsp;       &nbs p;                 &n bsp;       &nbs p;       Scottamphi in NC

--- On Sat, 6/7/08, Larry DePasquale <> wrote:

From: Larry DePasquale <>
Subject: RE: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20033] Re: Electric fuel pump
To: scottamphi@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9:04 AM







On the vapor lock problem, Mike Bayman put 4 wooden cloths pins on my fuel line 3 years ago and I have never had the vapor lock problem since.
Larry
White 66 in Ohio


----- Original Message ----
From: sdreich <>
To: larrydepasquale@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 6, 2008 11:49:38 AM
Subject: RE: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20033] Re: Electric fuel pump


Hi-

I installed a low pressure (3-5 psi) electric fuel pump in line with the original mechanical pump. Made for easier starting and had fewer vapor lock problems. I still stall on hot days and it takes 20+ minutes to cool down and restart, so I will insulate the fuel lines.

Most important thing is to get a positive ground pump if you still have a positive ground car. I burned up two pumps that were not positive ground rated. I ended up spending big bucks for a positive ground pump from Moss Motors, but have had no problems with it.

-Steve
Del Mar, CA

'64 red (AMPHICR) still in pieces
'64 red (I SWIM 2)


        
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