Fuel pump with carbs, Should it run all the time? Options

[brooks944]

Hi, I have a 1.8 ( now 1911) with 40 Webers and Web cam. It has run rich and my local shop has changed jets and it was running strong. I am now having starting problems and it seems to smell like it’s rich again. Last time I drove it it backfired a couple of times under load and it sounded like the backfire was from the carbs(?). My main question is on the fuel pump, which is a faucet type from the local auto parts store. Should the pump run continuously or shut off when a certain pressure is reached? Mine runs all the time when the key is on. I don’t believe there is a fuel pressure regulator on now.
Thanks for your help on my issues,
Rick

[brooks944]

Thanks all. Porschetub, I ordered the one you recommended. Do you have a picture where you mounted yours?

[porschetub]

Thanks all. Porschetub, I ordered the one you recommended. Do you have a picture where you mounted yours?

Mounting of the regulator or the pump ?.
My pump is mounted to my alloy suspension cross member and protected by the under tray , my regulator is mounted to the rear engine bulkhead up high so I can read the gauge .
I researched this setup and found it was the most common used ,IMO the best way to go ,cheers ,sorry can't find any pics ,it was a long time ago.

[mlindner]

Thanks all. Porschetub, I ordered the one you recommended. Do you have a picture where you mounted yours?

Mounting of the regulator or the pump ?.
My pump is mounted to my alloy suspension cross member and protected by the under tray , my regulator is mounted to the rear engine bulkhead up high so I can read the gauge .
I researched this setup and found it was the most common used ,IMO the best way to go ,cheers ,sorry can't find any pics ,it was a long time ago.

yes, my picture is of the filter and pump up front, fuel regulator is on engine rear bulk head. Best