Guest Broomer Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 My '65 Riviera needs a fuel pump. I bought one today and it is very cheaplymade. I took the original oem pump off due to it leaking at the diaphram.It is a very rebuildable pump but I can't find anywhere in town that sellsrebuild kits for it, not even NAPA. They say they have not been available for years.Does any one know of a source for a rebuild kit. I was able to get a rebuild kit for the oem master cylinder and will have it resleeved. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx, Broomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) You might give the guys at CARS www.oldbuickparts.com a call and ask them about their pump.Old Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.Rock Auto shows that they have some Carter Fuel Pumps for this application as well.http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=295971 Edited September 6, 2012 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broomer Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanx Ed, I will give these resources a call. It just seems no one wants you to rebuild your own fuel pumpsthese days.Broomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Broomer, It has been two years since I contacted these boyz and I`m sure Hemmings lists quite a few rebuilders but Northwestern Auto Parts in Grand Rapids MI carries quite a few fuel and water pump rebuild kits. I have used them for years for the fuel pumps on my `60`s Oldsmobiles, some of which also incorporate a vacuum pump, and they always had the right stuff at a reasonable price. Good luck, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broomer Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanx Tom, I will give them a call.Broomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Broomer,I'm sure that anyone supplying parts today is making parts that are impervious to the ethanol in today's fuels, but it wouldn't hurt to confirm that.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Correction...name of the business is Northwestern Auto Supply. Just ran across their ad on the OCW website so they must still be in business. Good luck, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Super Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I highly recommend Then & Now Automotive (Antique Auto Parts Cellar) for fuel pump rebuild kits. I purchased and installed a rebuild kit for a double-acting pump in my '48 Buick this Spring and it was very good quality. The person I dealt with ,Mike Casella, was friendly and knowledgeable. Antique Auto Parts Cellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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