Re: Fuel Pump Leaking

Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2015/9/3 3:04:40

I guess I forgot to ask the question.
First, is 5 years the approximate life span of a mechanical pump these days; Second, how after three days can there still be gasoline, or what I presume is gasoline in that ring around the pump - is it wicking from someplace?

When I first got the car and figured out why it hadn't been able to start in 25 years (shorted ignition switch and blown Ballast Resistor) it would roar into life so fast I think it almost could be started on the switch. After the carb rebuild, if the car has sat for any length of time, it takes a while to get gas to the carb. At least that's all I can think of.

My main concern though is could that leakage on the pump be the reason I'm getting this "stuttering" on steady throttle?

Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.

Jim