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Chris Haynes · 06-21-2025, 03:46 PM

During the over 75 years that my '32 was parked a few things came up missing. I am trying to return it to its 1953 appearance. The electric fuel pump was mounted on a substantial bracket on the firewall. I have no idea what this pump looked like. It feed three Stromberg's. I would like to find one.

I really wish that posting pictures here wasn't so difficult.

Flathead · 06-21-2025, 04:26 PM

A pump that old won't like the ethanol blended fuel we have now. You could use it as a dummy and hide a modern pump under the car.

nkaminar · 06-21-2025, 07:21 PM

Here is one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17670168212...Bk9SR9LEhdDyZQ

As Flathead said it may not like ethanol. You could take it apart to see if any of the rubber components swelled in modern gasoline blend. Or run straight gasoline.

G Baese · 06-22-2025, 04:40 PM

Chris I sent you a pm since I was unable to put a photo up of a 40-50"s 6v pump.

Chris Haynes · 06-22-2025, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

Here is one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17670168212...Bk9SR9LEhdDyZQ

As Flathead said it may not like ethanol. You could take it apart to see if any of the rubber components swelled in modern gasoline blend. Or run straight gasoline.

I found several on eBay that may fit the mount. Thanks for the tip.

CarlG · 06-22-2025, 07:02 PM

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Several years ago I tried to find a Stewart Warner pump that was bolted to the firewall similar to the coil, but they were long gone from the planet.

ModelA29 · 06-23-2025, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

..... Stewart Warner pump long gone from the planet.

Still around - but pricey. There are plenty of vintage ones from the 60 but they are even more since people are using them to restore big dollar vintage cars and racers like Cobras.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...SABEgKWvvD_BwE

katy · 06-23-2025, 09:55 AM

The ones I remember from the' 50s stood vertical, were round, about 2" diameter and about 6" high, had a bracket like a ignition coil uses, don't remember the brand. Didn't look like the one at Summit.
FWIW, I've heard that some 12V pumps will work on 6V.

nkaminar · 06-24-2025, 08:24 AM

Here is a photo of the brackets for the vintage fuel pump for Chris's car. He sent the photo to me so that I could post it.

ModelA29 · 06-26-2025, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by katy

FWIW, I've heard that some 12V pumps will work on 6V.

Yes - some are basically just an electromagnet. It gets energized and it pulls a rod that pushes a diaphragm. When it reaches it's limit the contact opens and a spring returns the diaphragm to pump the gas. There are check valves on the in and out sides to assure the fuel goes one way. These are (were?) commonly called "click clack" pumps.

06-21-2025, 03:46 PM	#1
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,962	Looking for a '40's/'50's electric fuel pump. During the over 75 years that my '32 was parked a few things came up missing. I am trying to return it to its 1953 appearance. The electric fuel pump was mounted on a substantial bracket on the firewall. I have no idea what this pump looked like. It feed three Stromberg's. I would like to find one. I really wish that posting pictures here wasn't so difficult. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

06-21-2025, 04:26 PM	#2
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,617	Re: Looking for a '40's/'50's electric fuel pump. A pump that old won't like the ethanol blended fuel we have now. You could use it as a dummy and hide a modern pump under the car.

06-21-2025, 07:21 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,860	Re: Looking for a '40's/'50's electric fuel pump. Here is one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/17670168212...Bk9SR9LEhdDyZQ As Flathead said it may not like ethanol. You could take it apart to see if any of the rubber components swelled in modern gasoline blend. Or run straight gasoline. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

06-22-2025, 04:40 PM	#4
G Baese Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ft Collins, CO Posts: 87	Re: Looking for a '40's/'50's electric fuel pump. Chris I sent you a pm since I was unable to put a photo up of a 40-50"s 6v pump.

06-22-2025, 07:02 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Looking for a '40's/'50's electric fuel pump. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Several years ago I tried to find a Stewart Warner pump that was bolted to the firewall similar to the coil, but they were long gone from the planet. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

06-23-2025, 09:55 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,715	Re: Looking for a '40's/'50's electric fuel pump. The ones I remember from the' 50s stood vertical, were round, about 2" diameter and about 6" high, had a bracket like a ignition coil uses, don't remember the brand. Didn't look like the one at Summit. FWIW, I've heard that some 12V pumps will work on 6V. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!