Fuel Pump Rebuild
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Current project is to rebuild my fuel pump, not because I think it's bad, but because I have no idea how old the diaphragms are. I would guess it's been rebuilt at least once as there are a couple of the original lock washers missing.
Found this very helpful video.https://youtu.be/g4uJh_mn_6g?si=ng7DThSDpTPxtfcF Thank goodness for the internet, like packardinfo.com, it makes caring for our cars so much easier. Question: The rebuild kit came with 2 new gaskets (pictured below) which are not nearly as thick as the original gasket. The new ones are 0.024" each and old one is 0.078". The new ones will compress a bit and I suspect even if I stacked the two of them they would be about half as thick as the original. Should I stack the two new ones, or use the two new ones on either side of the old one, or other?? I'm not so concerned about the position as I am about heat transfer. I may be over-thinking this, but I'm rebuilding my fuel pump to prevent issues, not cause them! ![]() I'm glad to see things are pretty clean inside, that is, not a bunch of junk stuck to the screen. (I didn't even know there was a screen!) I suspect I'll find the diaphragms are in good shape, but good to get ones installed that I know are compatible with modern fuels. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Posted on: Today 9:07
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Re: Fuel Pump Rebuild
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Making one is probably the best solution. I think the gasket thickness would have minimum impact on how the pump operates. I think the more important consideration would be minimizing heat transfer with a thicker gasket.
Posted on: Today 10:32
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