leon bee Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Years ago, I bought and used several of these pumps. They made 6v and 12v. I think they were Walbro, something like that. What I know for sure is nobody seems to have them any more. They were about perfect. They stopped clicking when everything was full. I'd like something comparable, something a little more substantial than the $28 job from NAPA. Right now I only need 12 volts. Anybody have a suggestion for a nice pump? Carter, maybe? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Why Would you use one is my question .Got to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon bee Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 On my Studebaker trucks I used them to overcome vapor lock/heatsaturation/boiling fuel, whatever you'd call it, on hot days hauling stuff to the landfill. Later I used one instead of trash replacement parts for my old Buick. Now I want one for my current project which has no pump at all. Mostly I use them because they are so much better, (in my opinion) than any mechanical pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Look at AIRTEX on Amazon.com I've used them for many years -: 1. Prime a system after long-term storage 2. Overcome Vapor lock Edited February 11, 2017 by Marty Roth (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Ditto on the Airtex pump. I run it in tandem with the mechanical pump. Prime with the electric pump, run on the mechanical. The mechanical pump will pull through the pulse pump. The pulse pump will push thru the mechanical pump. No check valves, no diverter, no regulator. I use low pressure Airtex for 6V it is a E-8902, 2-4 lbs pressure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Vapor lock is the main issue. In fact I just read yesterday that the V-8 Ford Club is going to allow them in 2017 and no judging points will be deducted for having one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Permitted on Pre-WWII vehicles judged by AACA when mounted in a professional and discreet manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I run one on my car with a dummied original pump for looks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 A problem I found with ones made a few years back is that the rubber diaphragm would get ate up by the ethanol laced gasoline. Has that problem been addressed? Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 There are rebuilders of vintage pumps that use modern diaphragm materials, you could check around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 This fellow does an excellent job rebuilding fuel pumps for our modern fuel. Reasonable charge and excellent turn around. Hal Houghton President The Classic Preservation Coalitionhttp://www.classicpreservation.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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