Considering the corrosion under the 240 emdemic with road debris and age, changing even the fuel filter much less the pump produces a huge PITA. So, before I go into the fuel system, I was wondering if anyone has relocated the main pump and fuel filter to the trunk.

Say, protected by a simple metal shroud, up on the shelf by the access cover, with lines through grommets, and wiring moved, and new metal fuel lines under the car. It just seems like that's where it should have been all along?

I have this problem often in working on cars I've acquired and helping friends. Once you get it apart and lube everything it's fine.

The main problem area is the lines going into the tank and it'd be hard to protect them from road salt.
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240s: 2 drivers and some parts cars

The trick is to keep things cleaned and lubed. If you take all the connections apart and generously slather never-sieze on everything before re-assembly it will be easily serviceable in the future. I have a spray bottle that has a blend of WD-40 and transmission fluid that I spray everything down with to inhibit corrosion. WD-40 by itself will evaporate and the transmission fluid is too viscous to atomize with a spray bottle so therefore the blend. WD-40 sells in a 1 gallon can.

Most SCCA racers relocate the pump to the trunk on IT 142Es. However, the rules require a solid metal firewall across the area where the back seat used to be, to keep any fuel vapors (or fire) from entering the passenger compartment. On-board fire suppression systems are permitted but not required in this class, as it is supposed to be racing on a modest budget (in reality, it will cost you at least $5000 to prepare a car, plus the ongoing operating expenses)

Early Saab 99Es (71-72?) had the pump in the trunk, as a factory installation. I can't think of any other car I've ever seen that does. Probably the only reason it didn't become a bigger issue on those Saabs is that they had a life expectancy of 30K-60K miles, due to being equipped with a Triumph engine, which was notorious for blowing head gaskets. After the third or fourth one, most of these cars ended up in the junkyard.

Actually, not. Should you develop any leak, the interior of the car will be filled with very volatile fumes. It's better outside the passenger compartment, and yes the trunk is part of the passenger compartment. It was placed in the original position with strong consideration toward your survivability in the event of a rear end collision. It's your butt, and you can haul coal in it if you wish.

Can't be any worse than my Pinto. Thanx Mr. Stickbuilder.

Wasn't the Pinto one of those cars that burst into flames when rear-ended?

URK!!!!! I had dang completely forgotten about them. Good one! :>)

Thanks all, now I have a lot to think about, and a few items to find in the JY. Since I don't race, and no one except myself rides in this car, and it's only a grocery getter, and a hobby, I'm going to figger this out for the h--l of it. If it blows up I'll grab the fire extinguisher and jump out, what else?, the door. Which BTW has a roll down window!

My old '68 142S almost burned up one time when the SUs were found leaking on the exhaust manifold! A fuel pump in the trunk would be one tenth the worry.

BTW, yesterday I changed out ATF in the trans/47 to Redline MTL, and shifting is buttery. First and second, however, are still difficult to engage although easier. At rest I engage third gear and then first, slides right in. There was a large blob of iron filings on the magnet, and a few shards of brass in the pan. I think the ATF has been in there several years. Roll on Dudes.