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04-08-2019, 08:06 PM | #1 |
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NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
I came across this today on kijiji (Craig's List for Canada)
Was wondering if this is anything or worth it. Last edited by Ziggster; 04-08-2019 at 08:13 PM. |
04-08-2019, 08:07 PM | #2 |
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04-08-2019, 08:08 PM | #3 |
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04-08-2019, 08:13 PM | #4 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
Well, Airtex is still in business and the diaphragm is guaranteed for 50,000 miles, so why not?
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04-08-2019, 08:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
Modern gas will probably dissolve old diaphragm.
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04-08-2019, 09:29 PM | #6 |
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they have a good look and the valves are always wet which helps self priming. Charlie ny |
04-08-2019, 09:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
I bought one of those, but put a new kit in it to replace the old dried out rubber
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04-09-2019, 07:41 AM | #8 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
That pump is known as "the bus pump", a high volume pump used on Ford rear engine city buses starting in 1944.
Favored by hot rodders during the flatheads prime days. It's an AC pump & diaphragms are available. |
04-09-2019, 04:06 PM | #9 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
Thanks. Good to know. I’ll pass as I have no real need for a higher flow pump. Was asking CAN$150.
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04-10-2019, 05:58 PM | #10 | |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
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150 can, wow. Last (and only) pump I bought was a old 'rebuilt' one that had been stored many years. Because it was old (but still looked clean and fresh), the seller asked 5 dollars (us), and cautioned that it would probably have 'old-diaphragm' problems. I put in a new, modern diaphragm, and it has been running for the last few years. I must be old, and out of touch, or, very lucky at a local swap meet. |
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04-10-2019, 07:39 PM | #12 |
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Yep, spent only CAN$100 for my flathead, but I'm many many times that now just in parts.
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05-04-2019, 06:02 AM | #13 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
I have an older mechanical pump for mine with a glass sediment bowl, but I have removed the pushrod and I will run a hidden electric pump and regulator to control the pressure. I will have the fuel come from the hidden pump and reg up and through the pump just for show.
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05-12-2023, 11:09 AM | #14 |
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Do you have a link or part number for which kit you installed for modern diaphragm?
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05-13-2023, 12:15 PM | #16 |
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Re: NOS Airtex Fuel Pump - Worth it?
Today, most people have never heard of the "bus pumps". They are a nice vintage accessory for anyone building an old-time hot rod. I believe they are identified by the 10 screws holding the diaphragm. I have two new bus pumps stashed away. One is an old Airtex box with the same part number as this one, It says on the box Ford Spl, 1943-1944.
We only used Airtex pumps at the phone company and they always lasted as long as the OEM pumps. Last edited by Flathead Fever; 05-13-2023 at 01:00 PM. |
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