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As you can see the new engine is fitted and performing admirably. Everything is brand new except the block and as is always the case, it is the weakest component that lets it all down.

On driving the car last week, the fuel pump showed itself lacking but then it is as old as the car itself. Does anyone have anyrecommendations beyond a straight replacement?

Many thanks,

Tom

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those Holley electrics are LOUD!

i'd recommend a RobbMc mechanical pump, but the website has stated Out Of Stock / Do Not Order for a while now

word is you can swap the valving section off another application and build yourself a decent 351C 6 valve pump, then put the other pump back together and sell it off or use it on your other car

start with a Holley 12-854 which neither Summit or Jegs inventory, and select from the Holley 200gph, 170gph, 130gph(3/8" NPT) & 110gph(some 3/8" some 1/4" NPT) mechanical pumps for the size & type of inlet/outlets that suit your needs

BTW, i'd also recommend a regulator with even a discount store stock replacement pump
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Holley electric pumps may be just fine, but avoid a Holley mechanical pump. They look good and may be fine for 1/4 mile runs, but they do not hold up in every day use. Mine lasted less than 2000 miles. Many others have reported the same problem. Try a search on this section of the forum for lots more info on fuel pumps in Panteras.

Later, Mooso
If you are talking about a mechanical fuel pump, just about any will do. Motorcraft or AC would be your best bet.

You would be better off using a combination of two pumps though. An electric, priming a mechanical.

John Haas at Pantera-electronics.com has an electronic engine controller that regulates the electric pump to only come on when needed.

It is by far the best solution to the pump issues. Let's you have your cake and eat it too.

Tell him I sent ya'.
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