{"product_id":"empi-12v-inline-electric-fuel-pump-with-filter-15-gph-2-4-psi-carbureted-vw-41-2604-7","title":"EMPI 12V Inline Electric Fuel Pump with Filter — 15 GPH, 2–4 PSI, No Regulator Needed | Carbureted VW Beetle, Bus \u0026 Buggy (41-2604-7)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 12V Inline Electric Fuel Pump with Filter — 15 GPH, 2–4 PSI (41-2604-7)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn mechanical pump, vapor lock on a hot day, or a buggy with the tank nowhere near the engine all lead to the same fix: a low-pressure electric pump that pushes fuel from the tank. EMPI \u003cb\u003e41-2604-7\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003e12V inline pump with a filter\u003c\/b\u003e that delivers \u003cb\u003e15 GPH at 2.0–4.0 PSI\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressure is what makes it suit a carburetor. At 2–4 PSI it won't push fuel past the float needle, so you don't need a regulator on a stock-style carburetor. It has 5\/16 in. ports for standard VW fuel hose and comes with the filter and mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e15 GPH at 2–4 PSI:\u003c\/b\u003e carburetor pressure with no regulator needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInline filter included:\u003c\/b\u003e protects the pump and the carburetor from tank debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5\/16 in. inlet\/outlet:\u003c\/b\u003e takes standard VW fuel hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12V, 6V compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e works on converted or original 6-volt cars, per EMPI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in USA:\u003c\/b\u003e per the EMPI price file (COO US).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine EMPI:\u003c\/b\u003e  sold by Washburn's Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication (EMPI price-file data for the identical-spec 41-2604-0):\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 Beetle 12\/1947–12\/1986; VW Bus (T1) 01\/1950–07\/1967; VW Bus (T2) 08\/1967–07\/1979; VW Buggy 08\/1963–07\/1971; VW Baja 08\/1968–12\/1986. Carbureted engines only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED spec (EMPI, 41-2604-7 description):\u003c\/b\u003e 12V inline pump with filter, 15 GPH at 2.0–4.0 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT CONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e Fuel-injected engines (1975-and-later US Beetle and Bus, Type 3 and Type 4 FI), and high-flow race carburetors that need more than 15 GPH. The price file has no fitment text for the -7 SKU itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 41-2604-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 12V (EMPI: 6V compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 GPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePressure:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0–4.0 PSI (no regulator required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInlet \/ Outlet:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/16 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Inline filter and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924316278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.25 x 4.5 x 4.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the pump low and close to the tank, on the chassis and not the engine, so it pushes fuel instead of pulling it. Mount it away from exhaust heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the filter before the pump inlet, so debris from an old tank doesn't reach the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuse it and wire it through an oil-pressure safety switch or an inertia switch, so the pump stops if the engine stalls or you crash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fuel-rated 5\/16 in. hose and real fuel-injection clamps. Don't use worm clamps on old, hard hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are removing the mechanical pump, fit a block-off plate on the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, on a carbureted engine. EMPI's application data for the identical-spec 41-2604-0 covers the Type 1 Beetle 1947–1986, and the -7 shares that spec. It delivers 2–4 PSI, which is right for a carburetor with no regulator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 41-2604-7. UPC 707924316278. EMPI's boxed version is 41-2604-0 and has the same pump specs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need a fuel pressure regulator?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It puts out 2–4 PSI, which a stock-style carburetor can take, so no regulator is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat size fuel line does it take?\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/16 in. inlet and outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I use it on fuel injection?\u003c\/b\u003e No. 2–4 PSI is far too low for VW fuel injection, which needs about 28–36 PSI. It is for carburetors only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it run on 6 volts?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI rates it 12V and says it is compatible with 6-volt systems. Expect less flow on 6V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e As a normal parcel (1.58 lb, 10.25 x 4.5 x 4.5 in box). It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction. If EMPI is out of stock it can still be ordered and ships when EMPI restocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing electric on your fuel feed? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-intake\"\u003eFuel \u0026amp; Intake Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy \u0026amp; Manx Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI Parts\u003c\/a\u003e catalog. Removing the mechanical pump? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/billet-fuel-pump-block-off-with-hardware-black\"\u003eEMPI billet fuel pump block-off (18-1091-0)\u003c\/a\u003e. The boxed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-12v-inline-electric-fuel-pump-with-filter-15-gph-2-4-psi-air-cooled-vw-carbureted-41-2604-0\"\u003eEMPI 41-2604-0\u003c\/a\u003e is also listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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