Originally posted by jrspawn
pro wrench, please explain why an electric fuel pump is a huge mistake. im very curious on this one.
Maybe "overkill" or "not necessary" would have been better words to use if you left the fuel line plumbing completely stock and simply replaced the vacuum pump with the electric. But most trash the stock recirculating type system when replacing the pump and simply plumb it from the tank to the pump to the carburetor. This can cause numerous problems ranging from a simple dead battery from leaving it on, or worse a bent rod from hydraulic lock if it fills the cylinder full of fuel and you crank it over, which could result in a long walk back to the truck along followed by a hefty repair bill.

The stock pump is very reliable and pumps far more gallons per hour (gph) than the Rhino can burn. Any supply problems are usually cured with a clean fuel filter or pick-up tube inside the tank unclogged. Many Rhinos suffer from these ailments as it's common to find trash inside the fuel tank like plastic shavings from manufacturing, blobs of silicone from assembly even leaves from being stored outdoors & unsealed at the plant prior to assembly have been found.

In a nutshell If you find a low enough GPM electric pump and then replace the stock pump with it and wire it to only run with the key on then it should work fine. But it's just so unnecessary, a step backwards to me. Similar to swapping your electronic ignition for a set of points.