Fuel Pump Question

Posted by Frank On 2009/3/13 17:03:20

I took the 54 Packard Clipper Deluxe to my mechanic because I noticed some gas dripping from the fuel pump. My mechanic tried to tighten down the fuel pump as a fix. I just spoke with him and he told me that didn't fix the leak and that I need a new fuel pump. Ok - no problem but he said he is having a hard time tracking one down. I can find one so thats not a problem but he mentioned he could put in a Carter electronic fuel pump that would work just fine. I don't have the name or model of what he is suggesting but let me ask. Would I be better off going with the Carter type double action, the original in the Max Merit catalog or using the electric one that he says would work just fine. He also mentioned that the vacuum assisted was not hooked up? Is this something I should be concerned with? thanks