Fuel Pump Question

[rockable]

I am installing a crate 350 and will use an Edelbrock carb on it, so I'm going to install an Edelbrock fuel pump as well.  I have dual tanks.

The Edelbrock pump has the traditional two connections.  The OE pump has 3 connections, the suction, the pressure plus one more.  What is this small hose for?  Pressure valve return?  Drain?  I assume I plug this one.

[bd]

A 3-port SB mechanical fuel pump uses the following connections:

*  3/8" hose bibb "inlet" from the tank

*  1/4" hose bibb "return" to the tank (used on some 3/4-ton & 1-ton applications to prevent vapor lock issues by moving a continuous flow of fuel through the supply line and pump to cool them)

*  3/8" steel tubing "outlet" to the carb

[rockable]

Thanks.  I will just plug that one.

[gildardo01]

but won´t it damage the pump by building too much pressure or something? or is it ok if you plug it up?

[bd]

but won´t it damage the pump by building too much pressure or something? or is it ok if you plug it up?

Plugging the return pipe to the fuel tank is the sensible thing to do when converting to a 2-port fuel pump.  The only drawback in converting from a 3-port to a 2-port pump is the potential for vapor lock on hot days.

[rockable]

I don't want to have to have a fuel pressure regulator.  I don't have a problem with my 54 Chevy.  It has a 350 SBC and Edelbrock pump.

[bd]

I don't want to have to have a fuel pressure regulator.  I don't have a problem with my 54 Chevy.  It has a 350 SBC and Edelbrock pump.

I think you will be fine with what you have in mind.