V8 pump works off an eccentric on the camshaft.
Actually the V-8 pump is driven by a pushrod that runs off the cam eccentric....I think the mounting flange is the same but the pump drive "rocker arm" is different?
Not sure that presence or the lack of a push rod changes the face of rocker arm on the pump. If there is a difference it escaped my eyes.
But I agree that a good solution is an inline vane type pump on the fuel line wired to a switch. You can turn it on when you need it - but in most situations the eccentric driven pump will suffice.
On my fastback the carb always had a tendency to drain back into the tank or just evaporate when parked. This made it nearly impossible to start without ether. I intend to use a vane type pump on a switch to 'prime' the carb bowls - so choking should be enough for starts (after the car has sit idle for days).
regards,
stock49