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Old 02-02-16, 11:08 AM
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New fuel pump problems

Almost done putting my 45mm weber and new fuel pump. Im stuck though! The new Holley red fuel pump won't turn on (or atleast I don't hear it turn on), but it's hot after cranking it. After cranking it my fuel return line has fuel running out of it. I guess I should block it off... When I plug the old pump back it I can here that one turn on. And when I crank the car with the old pump on a little fuel gets to the filter near the regulator. Help me out! Why is the new pump not working. Do I need a relay? Do I just cap the return line? Wtf is up with my car?
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Are you sure you have it plumed correctly? Maybe the supply and return backwards?
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Yeah that's what I thought but it's all straight. I don't know what the problem is. I don't wanna take it to a shop cause I know it's a tiny problem
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2 questions.
Is the RED Holley more powerful than the Holley Blue?
and do they not normally run hot?( I'm not a 1st Gen guy but have heard so)

you may want to check the gauge of wiring to the pump itself too,and establish if it is adequate for the job.
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Just as a test, remove the supply from the carb and check flow. If no flow then it has to be either the pump, supply line, or wiring.
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