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02-15-2014, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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fuel pump with primer lever
Has anyone used one of the fuel pumps from the French flatheads that has the primer lever? I was thinking of getting one, but would like to know what others experience with them has been? Are the internals the same as the other 49-53 fuel pumps? Are there any unique fitment problems?
Thanks Matt
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02-15-2014, 04:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
I've taken a look at those as well. Has anyone had any experience with them?
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02-17-2014, 03:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
Hi all; The US miliarty vehicles used primer lever pumps, so I would expect the French did also. Newc
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02-17-2014, 05:28 PM | #4 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
I have used the military version of the familiar AC type pump and they're great! Never any messing about with long crank times or pouring any juice down the carb.
The french ones that I have seen for sale are not the same type. I have not tried them, but you can bet if they were made for military use quality would take priority over price. Having that primer lever is a great asset when you are not using the car every day. Mart. |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
A lot of the early pommie cars Ive seen [inc my own Triumph Herald] had them great idea..
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When I was a teenager in the mid 1950's were would pull fuel pumps off of the New Holland balers that had V4 engines for use on our Fords..
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
Seems I saw quite a few of those pumps with the priming lever back in the day. Did Ford ever put them on at the factory? Walt
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02-18-2014, 01:44 PM | #9 |
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I beleave the Ford pilots had them and a lot of English Fours ,
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02-18-2014, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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Does anyone have a pic of one of these fuel pumps? Ed
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02-18-2014, 03:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
These pumps when used on French flatheads were governed at about 2,200 rpm max.
My concern is , will they produce enough volume for a street driven car ? Lots of pictures on EBay. |
02-18-2014, 03:11 PM | #12 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
wasn't aware of these dudes. It would be handier than dribbling gasoline down the carb. Will look into this more does anyone build a quality fuel pump with primer for a '46 59AB??
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02-18-2014, 05:38 PM | #13 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
I have some pictures. I bought this and never used it. I think the threads for the fuel line are metric. I'll sell it for $10 plus the ride if you want it.
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02-18-2014, 10:35 PM | #14 |
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Re: fuel pump with primer lever
heres one
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