AC Fuel Pump Casting Number

[RoadsterRich]

I have recieved various opinions on the 'originality' of the fuel pump on my 1930 Chrysler 77. The casting number on it is 587. I have a period reference that lists two fuel pumps as having been used on the car, a Type C No. 855472, and a Type D No. 855480. Is there a correlation between casting numbers and the Type C/Type D Numbering? Does anyone have an AC Reference that can cross reference these. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. I would like to find out what was originally on it, rather than what may work as a replacement. Of course since the engine hasn't been run yet, I don't even know if the 587 is appropriate as a replacement.<P>Hope those who have one enjoy their holiday season...<P>Rich<BR><A HREF=http://www.1930Chrysler77.com>http://www.1930Chrysler77.com</A><BR>Member AACA, WPCC

[Guest SalG (Sal Grenci)]

Rich, Try calling my friend Arthur Gould 631-754-5010 he also advertises in Antique Automobile, Hemmings) he is in the business of fuel pump and water pump rebuilding. He will be able to tell you which pump works and can rebuild your pump or sell you one outright. He has done work for many people on the DF. <p>[ 12-26-2001: Message edited by: SalG ]

[RoadsterRich]

Sal,<P>Thanks! I sent him an email, figured given the holidays it was a more friendly approach. We'll see what he has to say. I'm making lots of notes, and checking them twice, course mine are who sells or repairs what, not much naughty and nice in there <P>Rich<BR><A HREF=http://www.1930Chrysler77.com>http://www.1930Chrysler77.com</A><BR>Member AACA, WPCC

[1937hd45]

Rich, Just thought I second everything that was just said about Arthur Gould. Great guy to know and deal with. Happy Holidays!

[RoadsterRich]

Thanks for the heads up, I just spoke with Arthur on the phone. Seems he is just as nice as everyone let on. Indeed the fuel pump that is on my car is not the proper one. Yet again a case of my lack of knowledge costing me. I had picked up a replacement pump that matched the casting number. Sigh, it was the new fuel pump that prompted me to believe it was the wrong pump, seems the rocker arms are different. Mine was welded, I assumed it was a repair, however it seems it was a modification. <P>If I have learned one thing so far to impart to others when just starting out, it is most certainly: check with any and all available resources as to what is and what is not original on ones car. Just because a part is on a car has no bearing on the originality of that part. Unfortunately I am slow and it has taken more than one inappropriate part and a bit of cash to learn this lesson. Then again I'll probably make the same mistake a few more times, at least, like I said I'm slow <P>Rich<BR><A HREF=http://www.1930Chrysler77.com>http://www.1930Chrysler77.com</A><BR>Member AACA, WPCC

[ronbarn]

At least one thing you learned Rich - a good place to do some checkings - the AACA DF. Thanks for your thread. I think several of us learned a thing or two.

[mangaliron]

I would appreciate it if anyone that still has the original AC fuel pump from his or her Chevelle/Camaro/ Corvette/Nova would post the relevant instruction on this thread.

I have never found a Stamped date code on a 1974 or older AC fuel pump casting except on rebuilt pumps created with different parts. I am totally agreed that AC fuel pumps have a Stamped date code incorporated into the stamped AC part number starting in 1975.

Edited January 2, 2018 by mangaliron (see edit history)

[Spinneyhill]

It would make a lot more sense if you started a new topic rather than tack onto the end of this 16 year old thread about something else.

 

Just go to the top and press "Start New Topic". The hardest part is to think of a title that reflects what it is about.