Guest lupocamino Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi friends,having bought my 52 Super Conv. this spring I am now trying to re-install the original 6 Volt firewall-pump. The seller had replaced it with a 12 Volt pump which was separately energized by an isolated 12 Volt battery. This battery needs to be charged manually time-by-time ---> not a solution for me.I have the original 6 Volt pump but it is in parts and I do not know if it works and according to the shop-manual there are missing some parts.Who can help me (either by giving me an address where to get parts or by offering a complete new/used pump) ???Very many thanks in advance,Wolfgang from Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I would try these guys http://www.hydroe.com/Parts_Available.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi Dave,many thanks for this info. These guys could sell me a new aftermarket-pump. The only problem: the price is quite high. In case I could get a used pump I think I would prefer this just to make one working pump out of two elder ones.In case this will not work I have to ask my government (= my wife) if I can borrow some Euros to finance the offered new pump.I will see...once again many thanks,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 LOL used ones pop up on e-bay every so often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hey Dave, please help me,I was trying Ebay but there was no success. Maybe my searching is wrong?In case Ebay could solve my problem, I would be happy,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) OK, I did a search for the pump. None there right now. If you scroll down, you can click save this search, and if you check the e-mail thing, you can get e-mails if one pops up eBay Search: Advanced Search Edited August 20, 2013 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi Dave,you're wonderful, this helps me a lot and I have learned a new gimmick in Ebay.Now I have the chance to get informed additionally to my active searching, great!!! Once again thanks, now I can go to bed peacefully (it's 10.15 pm here in Germany),Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You're very welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 42buickman Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have a couple of 6 volt pumps, don't know if they work or not, but, they're complete. $50.00 each plus shipping. Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 If you check with ebay seller hydroelectric2009 they can probably help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi friends,very many thanks for all your infos.@Paul ("42buickman"): I have sent you a Private Message,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hi Paul,I am interested in your pumps.Could you please send me some pics of them so I can check if they match with my old one?I have submitted you my data in an private message.Many thanks in advance,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 42buickman Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I will get some pictures today, haven't been to the shop in a day or two, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hi Paul,great, many thanks, the email-address is in your private messages,happy weekend,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Did you find a pump? I was shopping today and came across this. A bit pricey, I've good good experiences with these guysOld Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.[TABLE=class: productListing, width: 100%]<tbody>[TR=class: productListing-odd, bgcolor: #F8F8F9][TD=class: productListing-data, align: center] [/TD][TD=class: productListing-data] TP463-1[/TD][TD=class: productListing-data] Firewall Pump 1946-53 Buick 6 Volt[/TD][TD=class: productListing-data, align: right] $787.00[/TD][/TR][TR=class: productListing-even, bgcolor: #F8F8F9][TD=class: productListing-data, align: center] [/TD][TD=class: productListing-data] TP534-1[/TD][TD=class: productListing-data] Firewall Pump 1953-60 Buick 12 Volt[/TD][TD=class: productListing-data, align: right] $787.00[/TD][/TR]</tbody>[/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi James,many thanks for your infos. I have already seen this offer. As you mention, it is a little bit expensive....I thought, in case I would buy two pumps from Paul (42buickman) I could take my old one plus these two an try to make one out of three. According to the former owner in my pump is a diaphragm destroyed. I think a diaphragm is most of the times made out of flexible material, mostly rubber. I am afraid, that maybe also in the pumps of Paul there could be the same problem.Do you have any experiences about this?Once again many thanks for your help.With best regards from Germany,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I don't have experience with that pump. For '55 only the convertibles got those pumps. My hardtop has all electric windows and seats as opposed to electric/hydraulic. As far as diaphragm pumps; you are correct that, the flexible material will eventually breakdown... It seems they breakdown more often when NOT used regularly. Certainly, with three pumps you could make one that works...If the diaphragm cannot be had; perhaps, one could be fashioned from suitable material... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi James,I think you are right. I think I really will try to get three pumps (including my old one) and make one out of it. In case it still will not work I shall contact a hydraulic-specialist here to let him design a new diaphragm,I hope that Paul can sell me two complete pumps,have a happy Sunday,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Guten Gluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hey man,didn't know you speak german, great!!!!Vielen Dank,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Ich spreche kein DeutschBut I know , "good luck" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hey man,didn't know you speak german, great!!!!Vielen Dank,WolfgangBitte schoen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I think you're too humble <label for="rb_iconid_14"></label><label for="rb_iconid_14"></label><label for="rb_iconid_14"></label>but I like it,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) There is one on eBay right now.Cant post link from iPad. Just go on ebay and search 1952 Buick $150 Edited August 27, 2013 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lupocamino Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hi Dave,you will not believe, I have found a old one here in Germany, just by chance, it's incredible.I am not sure if it will match to reassamble one working out of this and my old one, but I try. Wish me good luck so that I can soon again make the convertible roof work and enjoy the rest of the summer....with best regards and again very many thanks for all your support,Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Great! Glad you found one! Looks like the one on eBay is gone already Edited August 28, 2013 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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