Which fuel pump?
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Which fuel pump?
I am a new member. Have a 1959 283 and the fuel line from the metal in frame fuel line to the fuel pump broke. While I am replacing the fuel line, I thought I would also replace the fuel pump. What are the advantages of replacing with a Holley fuel pump polished vs a replacement fuel pump other than the shine and higher price?
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I am a new member. Have a 1959 283 and the fuel line from the metal in frame fuel line to the fuel pump broke. While I am replacing the fuel line, I thought I would also replace the fuel pump. What are the advantages of replacing with a Holley fuel pump polished vs a replacement fuel pump other than the shine and higher price?
thanks
thanks
don't risk a new one! There's lots of inferior off-shore crap on the market that don't last. It's a roll of the dice. If your is working keep it.
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The car has sat for over two years and the gas had a varnish smell. I thought there was a possibility that this might cause problems for the fuel pump. It will be a month or two before I get it running again. Just wanted to be proactive while I had it up in the air.
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If you have an original WCFB carb and get one of those new repro/replacement pumps it can cause problems. Some have stronger diaphragms/springs and there have been claims of fuel pressure up to 13lbs...way over spec for these old carbs. Stay pat with your working pump.
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I have had excellent results using Airtex fuel pumps.
There are readily available and resonable.
No need for high volume or high pressure fancy pumps.
Joe
There are readily available and resonable.
No need for high volume or high pressure fancy pumps.
Joe
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Recommend you leave the fuel pump alone. To replace them, you need small fingers. Not a hard job. Just a frustrating one. Close the garage door when you do it. Or, the neighbors will be upset with your cursing.
If you have an original 4656 pump, it's worth a lot of money. The original 4656 pump only put out about 6 psi. Which suits the original carburetors just fine. New fuel pumps may put out more pressure which could overpower the original carburetors.
If you have an original 4656 pump, it's worth a lot of money. The original 4656 pump only put out about 6 psi. Which suits the original carburetors just fine. New fuel pumps may put out more pressure which could overpower the original carburetors.
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If the fuel the pump is original, it is time to rebuild it. You cannot believe the crud in the system from the gas tank forward. Pull the tank and flush, replace/repair the sending unit & hoses, flush the gas line forward, rebuild pump, replace the flexible hose to the pump from the main line, replace the small filter inline the wcfb, and you should be good to go. Others may disagree but, I believe in Shell gasoline with their additives is one of the better available fuels to run.