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Apparently my new Packard isn't happy with me, I haven't even owned it a day and it's started crying tears of dino-juice; while idling for a bit, trying to see if the shutter stat was functional, the fuel pump started that steady drip, drip that offers the potential of creating an "external combustion engine" Sheesh. Looked at Kanter's for a pump, of course a core deposit needed. I'd rather buy a kit if available or a kit and rebuilt to allow for a spare (thus virtually guaranteeing that I'll never need it) but have been fruitles in my short search.
Anybody care to point me in the right direction?
From what I'm reading, some machine shop press activity may be required to do a rebuild on this pump; better off simply going the exchange route?

cheers,
michael

I buy my fuel pump kits from these folks:

http://maritimedragracing.com/then_and_now_automotive.htm

BigKev, thanks for the help out... looks like the place to go!

cheers,
michael

Thats what we are here for!

Arthur Gould does a 1 week turnaround on the fuel pumps.Arthur Gould

Thanks for the link, another option is always handy!
So far just trying to determine if the existing double action pump is correct and original to the car...

michael

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Probably, but to be sure it would be good to know what kind of car.

Oops, apologies, made an assumption that interested parties might peruse my Packard Owners registry entry...
Pertinent info: 1939 Six 4 dr Touring Sedan, Model 1282 17th Series. Six cylinder 245.

Appreciate your pointing that (should have been obvious to me, doh!) detail out,

cheers,
michael

Certainly look correct to me. To be sure you can check in the 38/39 shop manual on page 13.

38/39 Shop Manual

As for the owner's registry, it's a good idea to include a link to your car in your signature:

WEBSITE: Add Car Info to Your Signature

According to AC, the correct original pump was a type AJ, #508, and the replacement was a #2508. These corresponds to original AC pump number 1523629, same pump as used on the small eight (120), also used in 1939 and perhaps later as well.

Look for these numbers on your pump if you want to be sure it's correct.

PS - just from memory (which isn't what it used to be), the pump looks correct.