Scott1953 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 I bought a kit from then and now automotive to rebuild my fuel pump. It is an AC number 9926DK. Where the rod which is attached to the diaphragm goes through the oil seal up to the mechanism which moves it there is a rubber oil seal which goes in there around the rod and it looks like it's held in by a thin metal ring. The old one is still in there and I'm unsure how to remove it. I could just muscle it out but am afraid of damaging the housing in the process. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and how did you do this? Thanks for the help. This is the premier message board for these cars. I really should spend more time here. Thank you, Scott Frazee Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 I think a picture would be best if you can post one. Might be worth a call to Then and Now. They're OK guys. Quote
michael.warshaw Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 I dont know how much the rebuild kits are but a new fuel pump is only like 70 dollars? Might be a better move. Imho. Quote
Scott1953 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Posted August 5, 2011 I dont know how much the rebuild kits are but a new fuel pump is only like 70 dollars? Might be a better move. Imho. Considered it but after reading about people having bad experiences with the new pumps I thought that I'd rebuild my own. That way I know it's right and if it isn't I only have one person to blame. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 I rebuilt mine. They're not difficult. It's a good idea to take pictures of the pump before and during disassembly so you know how everything goes back together. If the piece you're talking about is a snap ring, there is a tool for removing them. Would need to see a picture, though. Quote
michael.warshaw Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 oh i jhear what your saying makes sence. i thought it was a dollar and sence thing if you factor the time, and parts its ussually more than buying anew one, i get your point now good look on the rebuild. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 Economy-wise, it's probably a toss-up between buying a new one and rebuilding it yourself. Personally, I like to do the work myself and I like my Plymouth to keep a low profile on the credit card statements. My wife pays the bills, and though she really likes the old car hobby, I try not to let it get out of hand. Quote
Scott1953 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Posted August 5, 2011 I rebuilt mine. They're not difficult. It's a good idea to take pictures of the pump before and during disassembly so you know how everything goes back together. If the piece you're talking about is a snap ring, there is a tool for removing them. Would need to see a picture, though. Nope not a snap ring. Fellas, please hang tight and I will try and get a photo up on the web tonight. Scott Quote
Scott1953 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Posted August 5, 2011 First picture is of the old, still installed retainer for the oil seal. Second is a picture of the new retainer sitting on top of the old, still installed retainer. Like I said, I could just pull the old retainer out (with some force) but am curious about how the new one is supposed to be held in place. Quote
Scott1953 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Posted August 6, 2011 DUH! it's staked. I was able to pop it out with little effort (don't know why it wouldn't come out the first time I tried that). I filed off the one stake area that actually 'took' during the original assembly and will fit the new one tomorrow night. Thanks. Scott Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted August 6, 2011 Report Posted August 6, 2011 Good job. I don't recall mine having that feature. I understand not wanting to force these things. Quote
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