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Gezer · 10-23-2022, 06:10 PM

Fuel Pump doesn't pump fuel. I put in a new diafram and it still does not bring fuel up. What should be checked next/

kurt v · 10-23-2022, 06:14 PM

plugged fuel line, blow back into the tank and see what happens.

tubman · 10-23-2022, 06:24 PM

Also, make sure the gasket on the sediment bowl is sealing correctly. Any kind of a leak there will cause the pump to not work. I have found that the cork gaskets do a better job of sealing than the neoprene ones.

Did you do anything other than replace the diaphragm? How about the check valves? Your best bet is to send it to Charlie Schwendler in New York for a rebuild.

GB SISSON · 10-23-2022, 08:18 PM

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Another thing on the list is the fuel pump push rod. Measure it's length and compare to the specs.

10-23-2022, 06:10 PM	#1
Gezer Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 98	51 eab v8 Fuel Pump doesn't pump fuel. I put in a new diafram and it still does not bring fuel up. What should be checked next/

10-23-2022, 06:14 PM	#2
kurt v Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: summerton, sc Posts: 356	Re: 51 eab v8 plugged fuel line, blow back into the tank and see what happens.

10-23-2022, 06:24 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,415	Re: 51 eab v8 Also, make sure the gasket on the sediment bowl is sealing correctly. Any kind of a leak there will cause the pump to not work. I have found that the cork gaskets do a better job of sealing than the neoprene ones. Did you do anything other than replace the diaphragm? How about the check valves? Your best bet is to send it to Charlie Schwendler in New York for a rebuild.

10-23-2022, 08:18 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,088	Re: 51 eab v8 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another thing on the list is the fuel pump push rod. Measure it's length and compare to the specs. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)