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Cave Creek Coupe · 10-24-2024, 08:09 PM

Hello friends,
I’m trying to identify this gasket on a 39 Ford Coupe Deluxe that appears to be leaking fuel.

Kurt in NJ · 10-24-2024, 11:07 PM

Look up under the fuel pump with a mirror —- most likely the fuel pump diaphragm is leaking. Even for those gaskets are leaking fuel instead of oil the diaphragm would have to be leaking.

Kube · 10-25-2024, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

Look up under the fuel pump with a mirror —- most likely the fuel pump diaphragm is leaking. Even for those gaskets are leaking fuel instead of oil the diaphragm would have to be leaking.

Spot on advice...

Cave Creek Coupe · 10-28-2024, 06:20 PM

After careful examination, gas is coming out of this little hole in the fuel pump. In the 2nd picture, one of the screws appears to be stripped. Can’t find the part anywhere. The oil cap screws into the top and fuel pump is mounted on the side.

tubman · 10-28-2024, 06:25 PM

For a temporary fix, get a longer screw and a nut.

Zeke3 · 10-28-2024, 07:57 PM

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Gas leaking out the small vent hole is an indication the pump diaphragm is beginning to leak.

Cave Creek Coupe · 10-28-2024, 08:38 PM

I have a rebuilt kit on order. Thank you for the advice.

10-24-2024, 11:07 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,672	Re: Leaking gasket on 39 Ford Coupe Look up under the fuel pump with a mirror —- most likely the fuel pump diaphragm is leaking. Even for those gaskets are leaking fuel instead of oil the diaphragm would have to be leaking.

10-28-2024, 06:25 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,136	Re: Leaking gasket on 39 Ford Coupe For a temporary fix, get a longer screw and a nut.

10-28-2024, 07:57 PM	#6
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: Leaking gasket on 39 Ford Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gas leaking out the small vent hole is an indication the pump diaphragm is beginning to leak.

10-28-2024, 08:38 PM	#7
Cave Creek Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Cave Creek, Arizona Posts: 5	Re: Leaking gasket on 39 Ford Coupe I have a rebuilt kit on order. Thank you for the advice.