Fuel pump (carter) rebuild

[pflaming]

I'm sitting here studying the instructions from Antique Celler. My pump has the old rare style valves. Celler substitutes a rivit, spring, and a soft "rubber" plate valve. My pump has the old "impossible to find" valves. I'm wondering if I should keep them and just replace the diaphram.

Edit: after re-reading the entire instructions I'm going to use Cellers rivit style valvues. They are quite convincing in their instructions, which are easy to understand. It is obvious these are not overseas people which is refreshing.

Edited February 2, 2013 by pflaming

[Jeff Balazs]

Paul;

The pump won't work correctly unless the check valves are working. Was the diapharm bad?

I think I would go ahead and use the replacements per the instructions. If there is an issue with one of the check valve and you don't fix it now you will just have to remove the pump a second time.

Jeff

[pflaming]

Jeff, that is what I've decided to do. Celler knows more than I do.

[P15-D24]

Just make sure you install the check valves in the correct orientation. 

[pflaming]

I very closely followed Antique Cellar's instructions, which are VERY good, and with the starter fixed. I'm running again!.  I had some minor inline connections which I fixed and I added a filter before the pump. Rebuilding a pump is not a big deal. I ordered two kits so will rebuild a 2nd and put it with my spare starter under the seat, along with tools required to fix both.

 

A short socket REALLY helps with those bolts. With tape wrapped around that sprocket one can turn the bolts easier and FASTER. I painted it yellow and stowed it away.

Edited February 2, 2013 by pflaming

[MBF]

Ya better write yourself a note to remind yourself where you stowed it!  I'm at that stage of life now.  I went up in my garage attic the other night and was amazed at all the parts I've accumulated that I've forgotten about.  Mike

[pflaming]

Stowed What!