Fuel Leak

[1949FORD]

What is the best way to fix a fuel leak, comming from the fuel pump? Ive got a 1949 Ford Custom

Joshua Landvik

[paul2748]

where on the pump is the leak?

[ken ct]

Either you got a pinhole in the diaf or you have a leaky valve in the pump.Some glass bowl pumps can and should be rebuilt not buy new China made ones which are junk as far as im concerned.Charlie stevens on here or chevy barn has a pic up there of 1 that can be done.Split it and take a look. This is i assume is a single action one.ken ct.

[1949FORD]

Originally Posted by ken ct

Either you got a pinhole in the diaf or you have a leaky valve in the pump.Some glass bowl pumps can and should be rebuilt not buy new China made ones which are junk as far as im concerned.Charlie stevens on here or chevy barn has a pic up there of 1 that can be done.Split it and take a look. This is i assume is a single action one.ken ct.

oh, ive got a dual action one. virtualy the same. but thanks for the help

[1949FORD]

Originally Posted by paul2748

where on the pump is the leak?

i think its on multiple spots. one where the fuel line connects to the pump, then to the carb. another one where the diaphram is. (maybe)

[ken ct]

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You may need new lines to pump from fire wall short flex line,fittings may not be sealing anymore and one from pump to carb.If diaf. in pump is leaking you need it rebuilt. Call John Plaskan 1-813-713-5820. I dont do dual actions. ken ct.

[1949FORD]

Originally Posted by ken ct

You may need new lines to pump from fire wall short flex line,fittings may not be sealing anymore and one from pump to carb.If diaf. in pump is leaking you need it rebuilt. Call John Plaskan 1-813-713-5820. I dont do dual actions. ken ct.

oh, ok. thanks!

[Old Henry]

Whenever I've had leaks like you've described I've always been able to stop them by tightening the fittings and the screws around the top of the fuel pump. If you haven't done that yet it may be a quick fix.