Corvair - Electric Fuel Pump Conversion

In this video I walk you through the completed electrical fuel pump conversion on our 1964 Corvair that we call "The Rider". I identify and explain all of the components needed to design and complete your own system. Thanks for watching!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Fuel Pump Delete
3:31 Oil Pressure Switch
5:35 Fuel Lines
8:14 Fuel Filter
10:05 Prime Button
11:46 New Fuel Pump
13:24 Component Block
16:26 Outro

[@ACF6180T]

Nice install, & well thought layout, & design. & thank You for telling why You choose this routing for the fuel lines; As well electrical routing. Thanks for the video.

[@EndWrenchRookie]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. Hope all is well with you and your many projects as well.

[@ACF6180T]

@@EndWrenchRookie Thanks, & yes all is going well with all of my projects; Silverado is all good now. I'm into fixing up my 1959 M-F 50 tractor ( Gasser ) Nothing major but she is do for a respray; It will be a rattle can job, & I have all the paint, Decals, & I just installed a new seat cushion with a new backrest as well; I also have all new gauges to put in as well as a two piece center trim piece for the front grille. & then there is new storage shed I'm building now to free up my workshop space of lawn equipment; as well as my breezeway, & I'll be building a new lean to to store both tractors in, & 1 storage shed to be refurbished, & 1 to be demolished with some of it being repurposed. It sounds like allot but hopefully I'll be done with it by late summer. Take care, & I'll be looking forward to seeing videos on the 67 Vair. I still have your video from 5 months ago to watch on my save to watch latter. Again thanks for your reply.

[@Friedbrain11]

I added electric to a '65 Monza. I used a fuel filter at the tank outlet, then to the external fuel pump(mounted up front not in the engine bay), the ground wire was there but the power wire went from a switch to an oil pressure switch on the engine back to the fuel pump. So a lot of wiring. I was going to add the power from the ignition switch but that was not going to work. I was going to install a better fuse block but didn't have the money at that time. The best thing is I can use the switch without starting the car in the winter to prime the carbs and then starting the car. I did use an impeller style inline pump so it was quiet but did cost a bit more. Quite worth it. The oil pressure switch I used was for a Vega. I refuse to use an inertia switch having repaired so many of them for no reason other than someone hit a bump. Not a good idea.

[@EndWrenchRookie]

That's cool. Interesting layout. I really enjoy hearing about other people ideas and designs. Thanks for sharing!

[@benbencorvair9071]

Awesome! Really want to convert mine over now.

[@EndWrenchRookie]

That's cool. Ya, it is a pretty fun upgrade that adds a good bit of reliability as well. Good luck!

[@ACF6180T]

Hey benben I'll be looking forward toward your video.

[@ryanmiskin8925]

it's definitely worth it, the aftermarket mechanical pumps are so unreliable. I set up my pump right in the engine bay, flipped the fuel lines backwards to free up even more area at the rear of the engine.. have had zero issues.

[@williamgamble7887]

How much would you charge to do this for my 66 Corvair???

[@EndWrenchRookie]

Good question. I cannot speak for your local mechanics, but I would say be prepared for a full day of labor, at their rate, plus parts. Myself, I do not work on customer cars. My goal for this channel is to help inspire folks to work on their own projects. Thanks for watching!

[@robertgadson]

What is the pump?!? Part number?

[@EndWrenchRookie]

The fuel pump is from California Corvair. It came with a pre-filter and a mounting kit. Here is the link: californiacorvairparts.com/fuel-system/4545-electric-fuel-pump-low-pres.html. I have run this pump on 3 different Corvairs now without issue. I prefer the "humming" noise to the "thumping" noise of other makes.