WatchingWolf Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I pulled the fuel pump from my 1950 Wayfarer yesterday and discovered that as usual, I don't have what most everyone else does. Instead of the usual Carter fuel pump, my flathead has been purring right along the an Auto-Lite fuel pump. A search of this forum (yes I know how to do that) revealed a bunch of posts about the Carter and it's seemingly faulty pin issue. This would lead me to believe that perhaps the Auto-Lite is a better option......if I can find a rebuild kit for it. There is one on ePay right now, but it would need new seals as well.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Lite-Mopar-Hammerhead-Style-4001-Military-Passenger-Car-Truck-Fuel-Pump-/200799062591?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec08e8a3f&vxp=mtr Does anyone know of a source for kits. It is Sunday morning as I post this so calling the usual vendors is out of the question. Is there a reason I cant just switch to the Carter that my local NAPA has on the shelf other than the fact that my lines are a bit shorter? (there is enough room to move them into place). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Fyi, always check the Resources -> Links page for suppliers. Antique Auto Cellar will have a kit and is a great supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'm no expert, but I can't see any reason why you can't use the Carter from NAPA. That's what I would do, then you are back to readily available parts again. I rebuilt my Carter(s). I have two, a spare is nice to have. With the new gas, it's nice to know I can change quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingWolf Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks for the recommendation to Antique Auto Cellar. I reviewed their site earlier and found a lot of information about the Carter and AC pumps. Nothing on Auto-Lite. I was hoping to find that there was an alternate source (industrial perhaps) where the Auto-Lite was used and available. I looks to be just as I suspected, an oddball part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'd get the one from Napa and double check that the pin is staked in good before install. Then give the guys at Antique Auto Parts Cellar a call, or send an email with a pic of your old pump. They'll be able to identify it toot-sweet and tell you which kit you'll need. Get a kit, rebuild your Auto-lite and keep it for a spare. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Be more likely to think that is a drain to let sediment out of the bottom chamber of the pump, might also be a water drain when back inthe day there seemed to be an issue with leaky ground tanks at gas stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingWolf Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 So....Napa didn't have the pump after all. I have an email into Antique Auto Cellar. I am curious however if a truck pump will work. I don't need the glass bowl, my vacuum wipers feed off manifold vacuum and I have a ton of exterior clearance. Rock Auto has them for $36. In a prior post, Young Ed noted that as long as there is no exterior clearance issue, the angled lever style from the truck will work as a replacement for the straight lever type I removed from my car. It just positions it in a different place on the fuel pump cam. Can anyone confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 So....Napa didn't have the pump after all. I have an email into Antique Auto Cellar. I am curious however if a truck pump will work. I don't need the glass bowl, my vacuum wipers feed off manifold vacuum and I have a ton of exterior clearance. Rock Auto has them for $36. In a prior post, Young Ed noted that as long as there is no exterior clearance issue, the angled lever style from the truck will work as a replacement for the straight lever type I removed from my car. It just positions it in a different place on the fuel pump cam. Can anyone confirm this? I thoughtn young Ed already did confirm this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingWolf Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Nope, Young Ed stated this. Someone else would need to confirm it. Decisions based on unproven statements generally lead to regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) If you want to try a truck pump before purchasing one, you can use my spare/rebuilt one for a test. I have a friend that lives up your way (Butternut) that will be down here this weekend. I could probably send it home with him for you to pick up and try. I'll get it back from you some day down the road. In fact I'm planning a trip up to Ladysmith on my way to Minneapolis for the WPC meet in July. I could probably swing through Prentice on my way. Merle Edited May 24, 2013 by Merle Coggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingWolf Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks for the offer Merle, but I'd be afraid I'd not get it back to you when you need it. I'll just get a truck pump and resell it if it doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarerstranger Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 why wouldn`t it work ?? and why is the truck pump designed differently than the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingWolf Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 After a bit of measuring, I ordered the truck pump. The pump arm is different, but I don't see why it wont work. I'll let everyone know in a few days....the biggest reason? Truck pump $36.95 from Rock Auto, the car pump $89.00 from Rock Auto. $50 is $50 no matter how you save it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingWolf Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Not sure anyone cares, but the early 1950 Dodge Truck fuel pump bolted in with little problem. The most major issue being the fuel lines moving up and out from the motor. The pressure is good and there is no noise from the relocating of the pump arm on the cam. Antique Auto Cellar was not able to offer a kit for the auto-lite pump, only a custom rebuild. I'll just get an extra truck pump for $36 and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Of course I care. Always good to hear confirmation of advice given out being right. Not sure anyone cares, but the early 1950 Dodge Truck fuel pump bolted in with little problem. The most major issue being the fuel lines moving up and out from the motor. The pressure is good and there is no noise from the relocating of the pump arm on the cam. Antique Auto Cellar was not able to offer a kit for the auto-lite pump, only a custom rebuild. I'll just get an extra truck pump for $36 and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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