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Model Number 40501 

Electronic Fuel Pump 

Operating and Installation Instructions 

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This product is to be installed only by persons knowledgeable in the repair and modification of vehicle fuel systems 

and general vehicle systems modification.  Only a qualified technician or mechanic who is aware of applicable 

safety procedures and fabrication skills should perform the installation of this product. 

This fuel pump utilizes an electronic DC motor system that is not typical of conventional fuel pumps, and therefore 

extra precautions must be adhered to as contained in instructions herein. 

GASOLINE AND OTHER FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE AND CAN BE EXPLOSIVE!

Perform the installation in a well-ventilated location only to minimize the build up of fuel vapors.  

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smoking or other sources of ignition are to be present during installation, to prevent fire or explosion that can cause 

serious injury or death.  Grinding, cutting, and drilling must be performed with care to prevent ignition.  Draining and 

removal of all fuel and ventilation of vapors in vehicle and fuel system is recommended when performing such 

procedures.  Proper eye and personal protection are required at all times during installation. 

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The Vehicle’s fuel system may be under pressure!  Do not loosen any fuel connections until relieving all fuel system 

pressure.  Consult an applicable service manual for instructions to relieve fuel system pressure safely. 

This product is intended for racing, off-road, or marine use only.  This fuel system component may not be legal for 

sale or use on emission-controlled motor vehicles; consult local, state, and national laws.  

Product Contents:

 

 

Check the diagram and list of components (right) 
to ensure that no components are missing from 
box.  Contact your Fuelab distributor immediately 
for replacement. 

40501 Features and Performance Ratings: 

Inlet Port Size 

-12AN Military Port

Outlet Port Size 

-10AN Military Port

Rated Flow Rate 

5.5 GPM @ 45 PSI,13.5V 

(1250 LPH @ 3 Bar) 

Maximum Pressure 

100 PSI (6.8 Bar) 

Operating Voltage

8-32 Volts

Maximum Current Draw 

45 Amperes 

WARNING! 

 

 

 

 

Power Supply Voltage must be constant as specified in above specification.  Only install fuel 

pump on vehicles using between 12 Volt (6 cell lead acid battery) and 24 Volt (12 cell lead acid battery) 
systems with or without a normal operating charging system.  Pulse-Width Modulation or other means 
of reducing input power voltage may result in erratic or non-operational condition.  Consult these 
instructions on using pulse width modulated signals for means of fuel pump speed control.   

Before Installation, Plan Entire Fuel System: 

A complete design plan of entire fuel system must be created for the specific application.  These instructions are a 
guide to help design this plan with respects to integrating this model of fuel pump only.  Consult other sources of 
information and manufacturer’s instructions for the various components of the fuel system.  These instructions are 
limited to general topics of fuel pump installation and may not include specific information pertaining to your specific 
application.  These instructions are written assuming the use of Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection using a 
standard return (bypass) style fuel pressure regulator.  This fuel pump may be integrated in some general 
carbureted systems using a bypass system only.  Visit our company website (www.fuelab.com) for specific details 
pertaining to example fuel systems and other solution ideas.  Additional information including advanced 
troubleshooting, any special alerts and FAQ’s pertaining to this and other products is also available.  A good design 
plan for the fuel system must contain consideration for: pressure and flow rate through various components, quality 
of components, operating environment (temperature, vibration, shock, general exposure to elements), local area 
laws, and racing or track rules.  Begin installation of fuel pump only after a complete plan is established to help 
avoid fuel system component failure, costly rework, and excessive installation time.   

        with Rubber

        Cushions

Fuel Pump

 with Washers

Electronic

-910 O-ring

(2X) T-Bolt Style

        Mounting Brackets

(3X) 8-32 Nuts

-912 O-ring

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Summary of Contents for 40501

Page 1: ... Maximum Pressure 100 PSI 6 8 Bar Operating Voltage 8 32 Volts Maximum Current Draw 45 Amperes WARNING Power Supply Voltage must be constant as specified in above specification Only install fuel pump on vehicles using between 12 Volt 6 cell lead acid battery and 24 Volt 12 cell lead acid battery systems with or without a normal operating charging system Pulse Width Modulation or other means of red...

Page 2: ... from foreign object damage Reference the Schematic Diagram below for filter locations Fuel tank must have a modification of an additional sump or use aftermarket fuel cell as indicated Use of a pick up tube system is not recommended Use of a liquid filled gauge exposed to engine compartment heat is not recommended as the liquid inside the gauge may exert measurement errors all mechanical gauges a...

Page 3: ... other means Current draw through this circuit is extremely low much less than 1 amp so a very low current rating CIRCUIT FUEL PUMP build up Example 3 Switch to Ground Speed Changing 8 10ga 8 10ga VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM periods of low engine fuel demand conditions to avoid fuel system heat 12 24 Volt System VEHICLE BATTERY properly wire this example Reduced speed is recommended during long or E...

Page 4: ...tten on previous pages of these instructions 2 Modify remove or replace other fuel system components as required per established build plan reference notes on previous pages and above 3 Remove the fuel tank or cell from the vehicle noting all precautions regarding fuel vapors being EXPLOSIVE on the first page herein if applicable Installer is responsible for all fabrication necessary to mount and ...

Page 5: ...m This action directly affects the fuel pump s performance and reliability Included with that are periodic inspection and or filter element replacement The straining filter upstream of pump should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 000 miles more often for off road operating conditions Replace or clean downstream filters after pump every year or 15 000 miles more often for off road operating...

Page 6: ...ive obligation of Manufacturer shall at its option be to repair or replace the defective Products in the manner and for the period provided above or to refund the purchase price Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof whether based on contract tort strict liability or otherwise 4 Other Statements ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS BY MANUFACT...

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