73 Fuel Pump Dead - want to replace pump and lines - what all do I need? Options

[jbachert]

1973 with original fuel injection and fuel pump in factory location.

Fuel pump is dead.

I would like to do the following:

1) Replace factory fuel lines with stainless from Tangerine Racing - I have the original plastic lines in the tunnel and the original plastic lines in the engine compartment

2) Relocation the fuel pump to the front while I am at it - need a new fuel pump

It seems the original "3 fuel line connection" pumps are no longer available

So:

1) Which lines to I need to purchase from Tangerine to do this?
2) What fuel pump should I buy to install in the front of the car?

Thanks,
John

[Kraftwerk]

What are the benefits of moving the pump to the front?

I see potentially easier access if it is in the trunk or maybe not if it is below the tank < a negative

Also one line is needed instead of two.. thats a plus!

A cooler running pump: thats good.

[Cap'n Krusty]

What are the benefits of moving the pump to the front?

I see potentially easier access if it is in the trunk or maybe not if it is below the tank < a negative

Also one line is needed instead of two.. thats a plus!

A cooler running pump: thats good.

Well, you're somewhat right. Pump runs cooler. But you still need 2 lines, otherwise you have no return circuit and your fuel pressure will soar out of sight. The downside is the plastic lines weren't meant to be run under pressure, so they should be changed, and you'll need to adapt the various connections you've changed. Personally, in 40 years of wrenching on 914s I've NEVER seen a case of vapor lock. A third of that time was spent in the greater Los Angeles area, so don't come back at me about hot driving conditions.

The Cap'n