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Duble action fuel punp rebuild ?

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 12:14 pm
by Saberr
Want to rebuild my duble action fuel pump. Know there are lots out there. Does anyone know one who makes a kit that stands up to modern fuel, espc the rubber ?

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:02 pm
by southpw
Everyone raves about Then and Now. Thats where I got my kit.

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:02 pm
by Kendall
Ditto. Very nice people to deal with.
Kendall

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:38 pm
by wesk
You need to call in your order and have the pump part number (at least the last 4 digits off the flange) when you call.

http://then-now-auto.com/fuel-pump-repair-kits/

Ph: 781-335-8860
Ph: 781-335-1579
FX: 781-335-1925

447 Washington St
Weymouth, Ma 02188

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:16 pm
by 4x4M38
And you need to make sure the understand shock shaft style you have.

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:50 pm
by wesk
And you need to make sure the understand shock shaft style you have.
:? What is a "Shock Shaft"?

Perhaps you can point the "Shock Shaft" out to us in one of these fuel pump illustrations?

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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:10 am
by scoutpilot
If you will look at the first illustration. The shaft referred to is the stem for each diaphragm. Notice that each is different. In certain models, they are an open spade type with horizontal spaces. You must specify the design in order to receive the correct diaphragms.

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:22 am
by 4x4M38
Sorry Wes,
Long day.

Shaft style as you show. One is an arrow shape, the other is rectangular.

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:22 am
by wesk
I've known that issue for years guys. Point I am trying to make is if you offer advice please check your info first. A newby would be looking for a shock shaft for weeks. However had you correctly identified what you are referring to as to what they are called in the parts & service manual the information becomes much more valuable and helpful. In this case there are no "Shock Shafts" anywhere on that fuel pump. The shafts being referred to are the diaphragm shafts (F & K) in the top illustration which are an integral part of the diaphragm and not listed as shafts.

The idea here is to offer sound advice that will help the guy with his problem and make the task easier for him! :wink:

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:20 am
by Saberr
THx very much for the information. I had hear of then and now for their kits before. I was a bit worried since the old timer supplier I've been buying from said he only carried nos, and they will disintegrate in no time flat with new fuels. He also said he didn't know any new kits he could stock for them that wouldn't break down ether. Have to give them a call some time next week.

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:29 am
by Jeff_Lee
Also a source I have used with good USA based parts and kits is Classic Preservation Coalition. His kits tolerate ethanol based modern fuels.

http://classicpreservation.com/fuelpumpkits.html

Best,
Jeff

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:21 am
by Hawkshadow

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:16 am
by skyjeep50
Then And Now will also rebuild your pump for you. I sent parts of two pumps and the rebuilt one I got back is working just great after years of service.

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:43 am
by Saberr
I took the pump screws off and once i saw the insides and how i would have to remove the brass rivet, i said "NOPE" and closed it up. Sent off to now and then on mon and got it back sat. Beautiful.