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Nov 14, 2016 | 01:28 AM

wallifishrmn

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Fuel pump Repair

Had the original fuel pump from my 1971 LT-1 rebuilt. Works great--only problem is a very small leak at the base of the nipple where the fuel line attaches. Any suggestions on what to use to seal the leak.

Nov 14, 2016 | 04:06 AM

Bob K

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Have you tried to loosen and tighten the fuel line a few times? If that didn't work, I'd try replacing the carb to pump line.

Fuel leaks aren't fun.

Bob K.

Nov 14, 2016 | 10:38 AM

wallifishrmn

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It's NOT the connection that leaks. It is the area where the square connector at the top of the fuel pump connects to the fuel pump body. There is a seam around its base where the leak is. Will JB weld work?

Nov 14, 2016 | 12:58 PM

ballen06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wallifishrmn

I would not trust JB weld on your fuel pump..

Purchase a new pump and don't take the chance of a future leak.

I don't think a proper repair of your pump would be cost effective ...

Just my opinion .. maybe others have had the same experience.

Good luck

Nov 14, 2016 | 02:11 PM

MelWff

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why arent you sending the pump back to the rebuilder?

Nov 14, 2016 | 05:23 PM

69Vett

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your playing with Fire... replace it.

Nov 14, 2016 | 05:28 PM

wallifishrmn

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Repairer was in his 80's and has retired. Am looking at sending it in to Arthur Gold for repair

Nov 14, 2016 | 05:50 PM

Alan 71

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Hi w,
Last time I talked to Gould they were 'getting ready' to start restoring 'crimped bowl' fuel pumps.
It would certainly be a good thing if they have finally begun!
Please post what you find out!
Regards,
Alan

Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 14, 2016 at 05:56 PM.