Re: Motor/transmission removal and reinstall, 48 coupe

Posted by austinsailor On 2016/12/23 20:57:10

Needing a source for some parts. I want to make this reliable, so I'll freshen up the things that likely could cause problems before I put it together. Some I know where to go, some not. I did a little searching of old posts and the part ref here and didn't learn much.

Here's my plan:

Clutch/pressure plate rebuilt, will go to Unique auto Rebuilderrs, Jonesburg, MO, a 75 minute drive away. Usually they can rebuild it while I wait. Usually under $100. These don't look bad, but it's such a pain to get them out I think I will start out fresh.

Throughout bearing should be an easy local part.

Water pump - send it to The Flying Dutchman. He's done one before for me, his work seemed good. About $100

Fuel pump - this one I need help on. Where can I get a kit? Mine is both fuel and vacuum, I'm guessing all are. Or, a good place to rebuild it if nobody sells the parts.

Debating on the starter and generator. There is a local guy who rebuilds the old ones, but they are easy to remove, and you aren't immediatly stranded if either of them quit, so I may wait.

Ignition parts seem to be available, at least they are listed at rock auto and others.

Carb rebuild. A kit would be nice, are they easily available?

Anything else I should be messing with while it's out? Nothing comes to mind.