55 plaza needs fuel level sender and fuel pump

[frankturner]

hello,

Just got a little time to wrench on my car today. Diagnosed a non functioning fuel level gauge to a faulty sensor that does not change resistance with the float movement.

Anyone know where I can buy a working fuel level sender for the car?

Also the car doesnt seem to be pumping enough fuel when running, my fuel filter seems to dry up after a few minutes.
Where can I buy a new fuel pump for the flathead 6?

Thanks.

[_shel_ny]

fuel pump:  if you need one. pump can only pump the fuel that can get to it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=55+plaza+fuel+pump&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

 

 

73201 pump available from NAPA to Rock Auto to Parts Geek, to ebay ........

 

 

http://p15-d24.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&section=search&do=search&fromsearch=1

Edited July 27, 2015 by shel_ny

[_shel_ny]

site advertiser list tank sending unit:

 

http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-fuel.aspx

[frankturner]

Thanks for the info! I ended up finding what I needed online and went ahead and ordered it. 

My pump on it now is very weak but if the new pump doesnt fix my problem I'll have to drain the tank and inspect the pickup.

[TodFitch]

Thanks for the info! I ended up finding what I needed online and went ahead and ordered it. 

My pump on it now is very weak but if the new pump doesnt fix my problem I'll have to drain the tank and inspect the pickup.

Or blow some compressed air backwards down the line. Could be the sintered metal filter on the pickup is clogged. Putting some compressed air down the line can pop that off.

 

Edit: Have you swapped out, or at least checked, the rubber flex hose between the frame and the engine? I've seen some where the older rubber swelled shut because it was incompatible with modern gasoline additives.

[greg g]

On the new fuel pump make sure the fulcrum pin upon which the camfulcrum rides is properly staked.  Lots of folks have had pins walk out leading to pump failure and or worse mechanical damage.  The staking process displaces some of the metal of teh pump body to form places of resistance to retain the pin in position.  You can also fabricate a piece of sheet metal to fit closely over the ends like a spring clamp to prevent this walk out.  This problem is especially prevalent with pumps made in Mexico and labled as made by airtex.  They are sold under various house brands.

[JohnS48plm]

I used an Allen shoulder bolt instead of the pin. I think it was a 10-24 with a shoulder that was as long as the pin. Then I put a lock nut on it to keep it in place. JohnS