Electric fuel pump options

[DustyDave]

I am restoring a 1978 Fiat Spider that has a Weber ADFA carb and a mechanical fuel pump. From reading several posts, I am convinced I want to install an electric pump. I would like some feedback on pumps that work well for this setup? What are the pressure and flow requirements? Vick AS sells a Mr. Gasket pump, has anyone used this pump and had good experience? I also saw some posts on Facet pumps? Any advice would be appreciated.

[DieselSpider]

I have been using the Diesel Version of the Mr Gasket pump for years with no problems.

[MattVAS]

Well we've sold the Mr.Gasket unit for about 15 years now and I've personally only seen 1 get warrantied. Be sure to keep the paper work in the unit as Mr.Gasket handles their own warranties.

But really almost any low pressure electric unit will work. Just be sure it is lower than 6psi. Sometimes the local stores (Napa, etc) have only the 6psi and up, which are for V6 & V8 engines but it is too much for the little Fiat.

[DustyDave]

Thanks for the feedback. a few more questions...

Given the pressure limitation of < 6psi, it looks like I want to use the 42s and not the 12s listed on VAS website... is this correct?

Also, this will feed a carburetor, so will I need a pressure regulator or with this low pressure not really required?

Thanks again!

[MattVAS]

No pressure regulator is needed.