Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2015/9/2 19:19:59
Hi all,
I've got a question about fuel pumps for the V8s. As some of you may remember I bought my 1955 Packard Patrician through the suggestions of a member Portlandon in 2010. One of the things I did at the time was rebuild the fuel pump as the car hadn't been driven since 1985. I bought a kit from a supplier recommended by people here, though for the life of me I can't remember who or the name of the supplier. At any event, the kit was supposed to be made from Ethanol resistant parts.
The last couple of weeks when I've been driving the car I have noticed a sort of non-rhythmic stumble when travelling at a steady speed. It disappears when I press down on the pedal or release it. As soon as I maintain a steady speed, the stumble is back.
I last drove the car three days ago and today I raised the hood to see what I could see. What I found was gas pooling around the ridge of the pump. I would have thought that it would have evaporated by now but evidently the "pool" is being replenished even with the engine off. I've attached a picture that I hope will show the gas on the pump. All the screws I've been able to reach are tight.
Help please!
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