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haystack · 12-19-2021, 04:31 PM

my 48 ford fuel pump stand is quite different than the one it calls for, my fuel pump bolts up to a 8BA-9416 stand but has a narrow opening at the bottom (see pic#1) while the one it supposebly calls for(pics3&4) isnt tall enough to clear the top of the head and cant accomendate my fuel pump except maybe without an inch of shims. my question???? will the slight opening (see pic#1) at the base cause me any problems if i use it this way?

petehoovie · 12-19-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by haystack

my 48 ford fuel pump stand is quite different than the one it calls for, my fuel pump bolts up to a 8BA-9416 stand but has a narrow opening at the bottom (see pic#1) while the one it supposebly calls for(pics3&4) isnt tall enough to clear the top of the head and cant accomendate my fuel pump except maybe without an inch of shims. my question???? will the slight opening (see pic#1) at the base cause me any problems if i use it this way?

1952henry · 12-19-2021, 06:33 PM

Ford had two different fuel pumps in 1948, as there were two different flatheads. The 59 series was in the last year, cars only. Trucks got the new 8BA, labeled 8RT for trucks. It appears you have the car pump, 59 series (not sure of parts number), as opposed to the correct 8BA style.

If you want to be really correct, get one with the 1/4" fittings. Later in 51-52, the same pump was cast with 1/8" ports, then necked up to 1/4".

You can find a core on the 'bay, swap meet, buddy, etc and rebuild it. Look for the AC flavor. Cowboy John, Now and Then Auto, 3rd Gen parts have kits, or send it to someone to rebuild.

1952henry · 12-19-2021, 08:07 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18504685337...8AAOSwdwBhPjc6

Look at pics from this ebay ad. You can see 59 and 8ba pumps look very similar, other than mounting flange, as you discovered.

If I could ever get my junk set up I would clean up, chromate, plate and send you off a core to rebuild. About given up on finding black pipe fittings for air lines that do not crack.

51 MERC-CT · 12-19-2021, 08:45 PM

It's obvious that you have a fuel pump used on '48 passenger vehicles not on '48 pickup trucks.
Last I know, NAPA had both available.

haystack · 12-19-2021, 09:02 PM

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thank you all for your interest and replies, i figured i would try a 1" spacer (see pic) to install the fuel pump (pics3&4) that seems to match up perfectly to my fuel pump. i measured it needed about an inch spacer to raise it above the intake to clear it.

1952henry · 12-19-2021, 09:10 PM

Be easier to get the right pump. Might be a hassle getting a fuel pump rod to work with that set up. If not worried about originality, go to Napa. If having an original AC pump is important, find one and rebuild it.

cas3 · 12-19-2021, 10:51 PM

Pump pressure is controlled by the push rod length. Fooling around trying to make it work may result in the rod length being out of factory spec. I would just get the correct parts myself.

Charlie ny · 12-20-2021, 06:58 AM

If your truck has the correct motor....8BA... the stand in photo 1 & 2 is correct. Be sure
you have an 8BA push rod early p/r's much different. I have the correct pumps in stock
rebuilt by me and tested. Like has been mentioned the spacer idea is step backwards.
Charlie ny
[email protected]

Terry,OH · 12-20-2021, 07:55 AM

The straight pump adapter looks like the base of the 34-36 without the steel top extension. That is why it fits your early pump.

12-19-2021, 06:33 PM	#3
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,618	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands Ford had two different fuel pumps in 1948, as there were two different flatheads. The 59 series was in the last year, cars only. Trucks got the new 8BA, labeled 8RT for trucks. It appears you have the car pump, 59 series (not sure of parts number), as opposed to the correct 8BA style. If you want to be really correct, get one with the 1/4" fittings. Later in 51-52, the same pump was cast with 1/8" ports, then necked up to 1/4". You can find a core on the 'bay, swap meet, buddy, etc and rebuild it. Look for the AC flavor. Cowboy John, Now and Then Auto, 3rd Gen parts have kits, or send it to someone to rebuild. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs. Last edited by 1952henry; 12-19-2021 at 06:52 PM.

12-19-2021, 08:07 PM	#4
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,618	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands https://www.ebay.com/itm/18504685337...8AAOSwdwBhPjc6 Look at pics from this ebay ad. You can see 59 and 8ba pumps look very similar, other than mounting flange, as you discovered. If I could ever get my junk set up I would clean up, chromate, plate and send you off a core to rebuild. About given up on finding black pipe fittings for air lines that do not crack. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

12-19-2021, 08:45 PM	#5
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands It's obvious that you have a fuel pump used on '48 passenger vehicles not on '48 pickup trucks. Last I know, NAPA had both available. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

12-19-2021, 09:10 PM	#7
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,618	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands Be easier to get the right pump. Might be a hassle getting a fuel pump rod to work with that set up. If not worried about originality, go to Napa. If having an original AC pump is important, find one and rebuild it. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

12-19-2021, 10:51 PM	#8
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,571	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands Pump pressure is controlled by the push rod length. Fooling around trying to make it work may result in the rod length being out of factory spec. I would just get the correct parts myself.

12-20-2021, 06:58 AM	#9
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands If your truck has the correct motor....8BA... the stand in photo 1 & 2 is correct. Be sure you have an 8BA push rod early p/r's much different. I have the correct pumps in stock rebuilt by me and tested. Like has been mentioned the spacer idea is step backwards. Charlie ny [email protected]

12-20-2021, 07:55 AM	#10
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,750	Re: 48 ford flathead v8 truck fuel pump stands The straight pump adapter looks like the base of the 34-36 without the steel top extension. That is why it fits your early pump.