Installing an Electric Fuel Pump in a 1971 Beetle

This video is the next one in the VW Turbo Beetle series and covers installing an electric fuel pump to increase the fuel delivery rate and because the mechanical fuel pump has been deleted.

[@martinharris5017]

At last! A video that actually shows how to do the job from start to finish clearly. I just watched 4 other vids that had a lot of talk and showmanship but never actually showed the whole install job. Well done, gave this a thumbs-up.

[@vdubbed]

Thanks Martin, I really appreciate the positive feedback.

[@martinharris5017]

@@vdubbed You are most welcome! Subscribed :)

[@melvis2017]

Great job and appreciations for all the explanations. 👍👌

[@vdubbed]

It's my pleasure

[@elpuerco6059]

A good idea is to use a relay between the switch and pump. Also, consider installing a fail safe device kills the pump in the event of accident.
Very cool setup!👍🏼

[@vdubbed]

Great advise, but the switch is 20Amp so does not need a relay and the switch is the fail safe in case you want to isolate the fuel pump.

[@ICU2HI]

@@vdubbed I have both only because I'm clueless. Like the hide a switch hard to steel. The other switch cuts off in 3 sec in no power to motor case I'm nappin

[@joyv2172]

Sweet🤙
I am installing one soon. Very helpful !

[@vdubbed]

Glad it helped

[@hermesseda4977]

Hello, can i add this to my single port 1600 engine solex carb. 30/31 pic. 1. Ty.

[@hermesseda4977]

I appreciate anyone comments thank you

[@hermesseda4977]

I forgot to mention the vehicle. I have 1970 Beetle

[@vdubbed]

Yes you can, but check the fuel pressure from your pump. If the pump provides too much pressure, it will force your float valve open in the carb and your carb will flood. Easy fix, add a fuel regulator between the pump and the carb and you can control (turn down) the fuel pressure from the pump to stop flooding your carb.

[@ryanlosego7493]

Did you need to change the size of the fuel lines? Also, i think i saw you had a fuel regulator, did you need to install that to have an electronic fuel pump?

[@vdubbed]

No, with the pressure from the fuel pump I am able to get enough fuel through the OEM fuel lines. I needed the regulator to limit the fuel pressure for the float valve in the carb.

[@huntergoodwin1367]

Where did you wire your pump to

[@vdubbed]

The 1st terminal to the left, I show it in the video

[@KG72]

👍I will put one in my Karmann Ghia. Where the accent comes from?

[@vdubbed]

Thanks mate, I grew up in South Africa but have been in Australia for 20 years

[@capnspicy5565]

Give her a drink.

[@BeatleBaly]

Pressure regulator?

[@vdubbed]

Yup, got a Holley (shown in the thumbnail)