I know there's a guy that we know on the HAMB that builds flathead V8 mechanical fuel pumps. anybody know who that is? I can't remember. Thanks, Andy
I hear Chiro will soon become the go to guy. http://rmrclc.com/WaltsWorkBench/12-2002 Fuel pump rebuilding.html
I just want to find a ethanol resistant kit. I find OEM kits, but as Jay says in the video, they have a short life. Sent from my XT1585 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Don't know if he's still in business, but this guy has rebuilt them with resistant components in the past: [email protected]
I don't know a frigging thing about them as I just found the add when looking for kits that work with today's gas and they say they have those. http://www.then-now-auto.com/ Prices aren't cheap but their information on each kit is pretty precise as to what it fits.
I third recommend Charlie Schwendler, he also does excellent carbs and distributer rebuilds, I have not found anyone better than Charlie http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=1147
I got a pump rebuild kit for my 54 Capri from a guy who runs a mom and pop type outfit in NY. Super nice guy who was really appreciative of my business. His name is Hal Houghton. I presumed the kit would have the pushrod attached to the diaphragm but you have to reuse your old one. He gives great instructions and it wasn't a big deal. He will overhaul your pump if you're not a DIY guy. Has carburetor kits also. You may feel like the price is expensive, I think it was $56 for the kit which is really only a few gaskets, check valves and diaphragm rubber, but I feel we should try and support guys like this because there will come a time in the not too distant future that sons and daughters won't take over these mom and pop suppliers and we will really be in a pickle to keep these old wrecks on the road. http://www.classicpreservation.com Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Good info in this video. Flathead fuel pumps are easy to rebuild. If anyone needs one done, just pay for shipping to and fro and supply the rebuild kit and I will do it for free.
Speedway fuel pumps are junk. I Bought a few nos pumps and rebuilt them with new diaphragms. The speedway pumps are poorly constructed out if inferior metals. One was shipped broken and the other failed on the engine. NOS pumps have better metals and engineering. Just change out the rubber. Worked for me.
I have rebuilt both the earlier and later pumps with kits from Vintage Speed. I have never honestly thought about if the kits were compatible with modern fuel or not so I guess I'll find out. What I can say is that they are a simple unit and anyone with a little mechanical ability can handle the project. If your core pump is already clean it'll take you about 10 minutes including opening your beer.
i bought a new one from drake one time. junk. the glass bowl was egg shaped and would not go on the pump unless it was clocked in the right position. then, it would leak there too. i had the bowl off and on about 10 times trying to see what the problem was, and once i must have twisted a bit, then the egg shaped bowl was stuck on. broke it getting it off, got another glass out of my junk pile to find that drake made his glass a little different size. broke the bail trying to make it work, much thinner material, then got a bail from my pile, finally got it on and not leaking after a couple hours of cussing. get an original and rebuild it
Mike at 3rd Gen Automotive in Mcminville Tn does it for $44.00 plus shipping.Great Company and Mike is a real nice guy.He uses componants compatable with todays fuel.I'm sending him another one just for backup.Bob
Cowboy John can fix you up. I just got a fuel pump kit from him for my cousin's F-1. I see him all the time at Sumter Swaps. Good Guy! https://cowboyjohnsautoparts.com/