toddbracik Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hello All! Is it possible to get a rebuild kit for the fuel pump or even just make a new diaphragm? I having a hard time parting with over 50 for a new one. Thanks in advance! Todd Bracik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Todd, I believe those kits are available. Just can't think who has them. I'm sure some of the others will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle-Pekka Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Please some one who knows source for the fuel pump diaphragm & also for carburetor acceleration pump diaphragm - Let us know. I will buy spare ones just in case. Three reasons: 1) In Europe you cannot get these anywhere 2) Properly stored they do not deteriorate on self 3) Modern fuels are bad for the diaphragms, they slowly get brittle. Also several month periods unused for every winter are bad: In some case fuel evaporates away leaving diaphragm dry, which is not good either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Antique Auto Parts Cellar in Massachusetts. They sell rebuild kits. The rubber they use is resistant to ethanol (or whatever it is that causes rubber to deteriorate). I forget now how much they cost but it's much cheaper than buying a new one and the rebuild is not that difficult. I think they are listed in the vendors section of this site. I think they also go by Then and Now Auto Parts. Make sure you have your old pump handy when you call them because they will want to know model and number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Joe nailed it. I've done both pumps for my 2 vehicles and Dads used them for a bunch more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captden29 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 todd, i rebuilt my fuel pump about 3 years ago using a kit from antique auto parts cellar and the pump is still working good. cost was around $25 plus shipping if my memory is correct. the only problem i encountered was that there are 2 one way valves in there. one of them was easy to replace but i could not get to the second one so i left that one in. you might ask about those if you call them. capt den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 So close to home I'm gonna give them a call. Maybe this will help my ailing vacuum wipers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLeav Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Todd, If the source below does not work: The rebuild kit for my '48 B1B fuel pump cost $48 plus $6 shipping and came from Hal Houghton at Classic Preservation Coalition. He is located around Syracuse or Albany, as I recall. Hal is very pleasant, helpful and promptly responds to email. Plus, he offered to ship the kit followed by payment later if it did not fit. Email: "Harold A. Houghton" <houghton@classicpreservation.com> http://www.classicpreservation.com BTW: The only items not included in his fuel pump rebuild kit were two small matched springs (one of mine was broken) that I ended up getting at the local hardware store. Jeff Leavenworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Mark, It is worth the ride to go to Then and Now Auto parts in Weymouth. They are in a little strip mall, on route 53 I think. Their store is like a museum of old and new auto parts. It looks like they bought out old parts stores as they closed. They have all kinds of stuff hanging on the walls and on shelves. I just wandered around the store for 10 minutes before going to the counter to get a rebuild kit for my fuel pump. Nice folks, lots of stuff in a small store. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I had the same experience. I went there once when visiting my family in Massachusetts. My brother and I drove up there. Fascinating place. It looks like the guys are having the time of their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sounds like a reason for a sunday drive Dave. I'll put it on my calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hey Mark, long term forcast for SAT is looking favorable. Wife is considering noe Waz up with you?? I set an e mail to the organizer he says they had about 60 cars last year hoping for a few more this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Joe nailed it. I've done both pumps for my 2 vehicles and Dads used them for a bunch more. So Ed have you or your Dad had any leaks with the rebuilt pumps? Mine works fine but leaks and after a drive the garage has a strong gasoline odor. The biggest problem is that in my 50 the wheel wells are so close to the pump that it is very difficult to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 So Ed have you or your Dad had any leaks with the rebuilt pumps? Mine works fine but leaks and after a drive the garage has a strong gasoline odor. The biggest problem is that in my 50 the wheel wells are so close to the pump that it is very difficult to get it out. Nope no leaks. And a bunch of other cars in the tall pines region are running pumps Dad rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddbracik Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks for all the replies guys. Great help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 The only thing I would add is to pay close attention to the little round valves inside the pump. I believe there are two and they go in opposite ways. I had a moment of confusion when I rebuilt mine because I wasn't paying close enough attention and forgot which one went which way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddbracik Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks Joe, I will take a picture of the round valves to make sure I get it right. Oh, the price for the rebuild kit from Then and Now Automotive was 45.50 including shipping. I think it was worth the price though because they also sent 5 or so pages copied out of a manual on fuel pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95ttoplt1 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I was seaching and found this thread, I just got a new fuel pump from O'reillys for 50 bucks. Might save someone some hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I was seaching and found this thread, I just got a new fuel pump from O'reillys for 50 bucks. Might save someone some hassle. Got a part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95ttoplt1 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Got a part number? I will have one later tonite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95ttoplt1 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Airtex PN 9543, even comes with a new fuel bowl!! $54.99 at Oreillys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saraceno Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 How old is that diaphragm? If it is an old NOS part, it may be brittle or not suited for today's gasoline. If it is brand new, you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95ttoplt1 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Brand new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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