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38convsedan · 09-13-2023, 02:58 PM

The fuel pump diaphragm recently failed, leaking gas out of the weep holes. Luckily I was already on my street so I was able pull up in the driveway. I thank my lucky stars for being so close to home!! I thought I was going to need to use my fire extinguisher!!

It got me thinking about having to swap out a fuel pump while on the road! Having to install a new ferrule on the hard fuel line connecting to the rubber inlet hose would be no picnic on the side of the road…(I had to trim the fuel line to cleanly install a new ferrule)….

Lawson Cox · 09-13-2023, 03:19 PM

Always carry extra parts.

cadillac512 · 09-13-2023, 04:46 PM

I've added an electric backup at the fuel tank and modified the fuel lines under the hood to allow a bypass hose easily installed to eliminate the mechanical pump in case of a failure. No, not stock but would be so much nicer to deal with.

Terry

38convsedan · 09-13-2023, 05:05 PM

Terry-can you share your set up?

cadillac512 · 09-13-2023, 10:41 PM

Sure. I'll get some pics in the next couple days and post them.

Terry

Terry,OH · 09-14-2023, 07:17 AM

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Check your oil level since much of the leaked fuel most likely went into the engine,you may need an oil change.

cadillac512 · 09-16-2023, 07:56 AM

The electric backup is at the rear right at the tank and pushes fuel to the mech pump on the engine. It's on a toggle switch.
To bypass the mech pump simply run a rubber line from the steel line coming from the rear and hook it to the inlet of the carb. Switch on the electric pump and you're on your way.

petehoovie · 09-16-2023, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cadillac512

The electric backup is at the rear right at the tank and pushes fuel to the mech pump on the engine. It's on a toggle switch.
To bypass the mech pump simply run a rubber line from the steel line coming from the rear and hook it to the inlet of the carb. Switch on the electric pump and you're on your way.

34fordy · 09-16-2023, 11:56 AM

Is it difficult to find an electric pump with 2-1/2 lbs. pressure so as not to "overload" the Stromberg carburetors? I had CharlieNY rebuild mine and he set the pressure correctly. At 78 years old I'm thinking it is a pump for life! LOL

cadillac512 · 09-16-2023, 01:14 PM

It wasn't difficult...Facet offers one and Amazon sells them as do other places. (Note mine is 12v so that makes it much easier)

https://www.amazon.com/Solid-State-F...A2P6U20LCAI3WG

I drive my car several times a week so never need to prime the carb but it sure works well to refill the carb after working on it.

My mech pump is also a CharlieNY rebuild so I may not need the backup either!

Terry

DavidG · 09-16-2023, 02:43 PM

You do not need to solder the brass ferrule for it to seal on the gas line.

09-13-2023, 02:58 PM	#1
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Emergency fuel pump swap… The fuel pump diaphragm recently failed, leaking gas out of the weep holes. Luckily I was already on my street so I was able pull up in the driveway. I thank my lucky stars for being so close to home!! I thought I was going to need to use my fire extinguisher!! It got me thinking about having to swap out a fuel pump while on the road! Having to install a new ferrule on the hard fuel line connecting to the rubber inlet hose would be no picnic on the side of the road…(I had to trim the fuel line to cleanly install a new ferrule)….

09-13-2023, 03:19 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… Always carry extra parts. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-13-2023, 04:46 PM	#3
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 922	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… I've added an electric backup at the fuel tank and modified the fuel lines under the hood to allow a bypass hose easily installed to eliminate the mechanical pump in case of a failure. No, not stock but would be so much nicer to deal with. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

09-13-2023, 05:05 PM	#4
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… Terry-can you share your set up?

09-13-2023, 10:41 PM	#5
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 922	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… Sure. I'll get some pics in the next couple days and post them. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

09-14-2023, 07:17 AM	#6
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check your oil level since much of the leaked fuel most likely went into the engine,you may need an oil change.

09-16-2023, 11:56 AM	#9
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 825	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… Is it difficult to find an electric pump with 2-1/2 lbs. pressure so as not to "overload" the Stromberg carburetors? I had CharlieNY rebuild mine and he set the pressure correctly. At 78 years old I'm thinking it is a pump for life! LOL

09-16-2023, 01:14 PM	#10
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 922	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… It wasn't difficult...Facet offers one and Amazon sells them as do other places. (Note mine is 12v so that makes it much easier) https://www.amazon.com/Solid-State-F...A2P6U20LCAI3WG I drive my car several times a week so never need to prime the carb but it sure works well to refill the carb after working on it. My mech pump is also a CharlieNY rebuild so I may not need the backup either! Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

09-16-2023, 02:43 PM	#11
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: Emergency fuel pump swap… You do not need to solder the brass ferrule for it to seal on the gas line.