fuel pump location

[jimbob8]

Red holley fuel pump. Anyone ever put one in an ally xb2003? Trying to pick best spot. Thanks, Jim

[sschefer]

They're pushers not pullers so you need it to be pretty close to the same height as the tank or your pressure at the motor will be lower than expected. I had a Red set where I thoght it would be safest as far as siphoning but I only got 3lbs at the engine. Rather than sticking it in the bilge I went with the Black vented Marine and a pressure regulator. You can mount that in a safe and sane location that's easy to get to and still have good pressure.

[Jay Smith]

As LOW as possible from the tank elevation..

Jay

[WSJR1]

What are the reasons to go to an external holley type pump on an outboard? Thanks

[lokinutz]

As LOW as possible from the tank elevation..

Jay

Agreed. I mounted my Holley red in my Stoker about 6" above my tanks, and had a MAJOR pick-up problem. Just didn't work. It's now 1/2" off center "sponson" floor at back of boat and and works great. Primes from completely empty in about 2 seconds.

[jimbob8]

Thanks guys.