Good replacement for Holley Black Pump?

[Lumberjackchuck]

What’s a good pump to replace a Holley Black lift pump? Mine just crapped out after only 1 year. If I wiggle the wires going into the pump I can get it to turn on a little. Not something I trust.

I heard other places that Holley pumps are lacking quality. Anyone know of a quality pump that meets similar fuel delivery specs that can get me back on the road?

 

[Nero]

Oh man, having some serious deja vu.
I'd suggest checking out this thread, lots of good discussion for alternatives.

Holley Red are garbage, what else quickly?

If Big Earl ever needs to get converted to an electric lift pump then I will likely spring for one of these Walbro pumps. Seem to have far better ratings than the Facets and Holleys...

www.oilburners.net

 

[Cubey]

You can get repair kits for Holley pumps.

Did you run in line filters from the tanks before the pump? Because you should. 30-40 year old fuel tanks can flake rust etc to destroy your pump. I had them before the FSV, to keep it from getting ruined for the same reason.

I ran a Holley red for 3 years (2020-2023) on my RV with in line filters. Zero problems. Sold RV with it still working.

 

[KansasIDI]

I am running a Walbro FRB-13. Doesn’t quite flow enough, with maxed out Moose Junior pump I can outrun the Walbro pump and starve for fuel.

R&D makes one heck of a kit, regulated return and everything, I plan on getting one when they are in stock again.

 

[Nero]

It may not ever be in stock until you call and ask him to make one. Kind of how he works sometimes.

 

[ROCK HARVEY]

Airdog makes a “raptor 100” lift pump that puts out 100gph and has a regulator that can be set at 1-30psi. It’s around $300 but it’s a pump you can have confidence in.

 

[Lumberjackchuck]

You can get repair kits for Holley pumps.

Did you run in line filters from the tanks before the pump? Because you should. 30-40 year old fuel tanks can flake rust etc to destroy your pump. I had them before the FSV, to keep it from getting ruined for the same reason.

I ran a Holley red for 3 years (2020-2023) on my RV with in line filters. Zero problems. Sold RV with it still working.

Yes I have a filter before and after the pump and I replaced the fuel tanks with plastic ones and all the fuel lines before I ran this pump. The problem seems to be electrical connections internally.

May try and see if it’s covered under warranty. These things aren’t cheap, you’d expect them to last awhile.

 

[Lumberjackchuck]

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Any ideas? Clean up the carbon and send it?

 

[Kdo58]

I have a dual pumps, my holley red is my main pump, and mt back up pump has a built in filter, which is on a switch.

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[Lumberjackchuck]

I have a dual pumps, my holley red is my main pump, and mt back up pump has a built in filter, which is on a switch.

That’s actually a really good idea to have a backup. Maybe I’ll try to clean this one up and replace the brushes and use it as a backup.

 

[KansasIDI]

It may not ever be in stock until you call and ask him to make one. Kind of how he works sometimes.

Yeah I had to lol

 

[Nero]

Yeah I had to lol

Is he making you one now? I'd do that system too, if I weren't running two tanks still.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

I'd do that system too, if I weren't running two tanks still.

You can change that, you know.

 

[KansasIDI]

Is he making you one now? I'd do that system too, if I weren't running two tanks still.

I really don’t know. He said he would make some after he finishes up a couple of engine builds. But he didn’t directly say what he was gonna do. He mentioned something about November.

I am also running two tanks, and don’t intend to change that. He makes a kit for 38 gallon single tank conversion, and a kit for just between the selector valve and the engine. I have a manual selector valve, much more dependable.

 

[Nero]

Sounds like Justin. I guess I know who to call when I'm ready to go e pump then