06-29-2014, 06:04 AM | #1 |
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'40 Fuel Pump
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A couple of years ago when I bought my '40...it only had an electric fuel pump. I bought a mechanical pump (cannot remember from who) and the car ran very well and just used the electric for priming or an emergency, etc. Well...after about a year and a half I had an emergency...the pump let loose and there was fuel all over the place. Lucky for me I was not far from home and was able to make it on the electric pump. With all that said....I don't know where I bought the mechanical pump, but was wondering where I could buy another new one that has a proven long term record. I use recreational fuel up here in Northern Michigan, so I don't think it's a fuel problem. I've seen mentioned on here of a Barner who rebuilds pumps or sells them outright. Comments please. Thx....Mike |
06-29-2014, 06:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: '40 Fuel Pump
I purchased an Airtex #571 from Advance Auto Parts six years ago, and it's still going strong.
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06-29-2014, 06:23 AM | #3 |
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Re: '40 Fuel Pump
Pumps are available from most parts stores like, NAPA, AutoZone, C&G and many more. Or contact CharlieNY here on the barn he'll help you out....LouB.
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06-29-2014, 07:10 AM | #4 |
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Thx guys.....it was the mechanical that went out and not the electric. I wasn't clear in what I typed. I got the electrical pump from NAPA and so far works very well. It's a Carter.
The mechanical pump was new, but I just can't remember who I bought it from. ie, Mac's, C & G, Drake's, etc. Just looking for someone here that may rebuild them into a quality-long lasting unit. Thx...Mike |
06-29-2014, 07:26 AM | #5 |
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I have used one from NAPA for 4 years and over 16000 miles trouble free.
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06-29-2014, 07:46 AM | #6 |
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What's recreational gas? Howard Last edited by HCO41; 06-29-2014 at 01:10 PM. |
06-29-2014, 08:06 AM | #7 |
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Could be marine gas with no alcohol.
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06-29-2014, 08:23 AM | #8 |
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Some of the new fuel pumps coming from the big suppliers mentioned in previous posts on this thread produce more pressure than the carburetor can handle.
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06-29-2014, 10:35 AM | #9 |
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Howard....Recreational Fuel is made by Marathon Oil in Michigan. It costs about 50¢ more per gallon though. I've had good success over the years. It does not adhere to current fuel standards. I use it in my boat, tractor, '40 Ford, all my other power tools, etc.
Cecil....you bought a '40 Pump at NAPA ? Thx guys. |
06-29-2014, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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Mike42, yes.. most parts stores have those fuel pumps. They also replace them if they crap out in within a certain time. You may have to order, or find a person that can actually look them up, but they have them in the catalogs. Or call CharlieNy he'll set you up....LouB.
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06-29-2014, 01:36 PM | #11 |
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Are there any changes in the fuel pump between the years 40 thru 48?
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06-29-2014, 02:25 PM | #12 |
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