Selim Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 My Buick super was modified to electric fuel pump before I purchased it. There is a delay in the morning to turn it on and I believe pump is not functioning properly . Should I go back to original manual pump which is ways more expensive to find and buy or would that electric pump attached photo at bob’s would do the job just fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobileparts Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Selim, You DO notice you are illustrating a --- 12 volt --- electric fuel pump and NOT a --- 6 volt --- do you ???? The company that made the --- 6 volt --- electric fuel pumps for the planet just went out of business..... There is a problem with them on planet Earth at the moment.... If you would like a NEW mechanical fuel pump with NO core deposit and NO return shipping..... Always best to simply call me --- Craig --- 516 - 485 - 1935..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Selim - I have a 6 volt pump like you show as a support pump for pushing gas from the tank to the manual pump on my '49 Buick convertible with a momentary switch. Bought it on eBay. When the bowl on the carb fills with gas I release the switch - this saves the battery if your car sits and the gas drains down. It is mounted in the rear by the tank. They can be used as a main pump as well without the momentary switch. I can't testify to the durability of them as a main pump but mine is 10 years old and works fine. There are four on eBay now for $35: https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-volt-Fuel-Pump-Buick-1953-1952-1951-1950-1949-1948-can-be-primary-or-support/303712621404 You can buy a re-manufactured pump on eBay for $25. I bought one awhile back from Ann's Buick Parts on eBay, polished it up and it works fine on my '49 sedanette. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BUICK-FUEL-PUMP-1949-1950-1951/164535596880?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225085%26meid%3Dad1625a340034898974bc41f0ef76b53%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D303712621404%26itm%3D164535596880%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A727d67b2-3950-11eb-bb01-ea1f97498879|parentrq%3A425041311760a9e1e82fdc73fff6fbec|iid%3A1 Here is a nicer NOS AC unit for just $50: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-through-1951-Buick-eight-cylinder-fuel-pump-in-box-new-old-stock-AC-530/363205906475?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225085%26meid%3D6ad3a4c95add4f168899fc802fe1529a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D164535596880%26itm%3D363205906475%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimPromoteOrganicWithFloorBidWebWithBBEV2%26brand%3DBuick&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Best of luck - it pays to shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Get the electric. Any NOS or old rebuilt will soon fail. Those old diaphragms are perishable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) The above-shown "bullet-style" electric pump is marginal in my experience, and tends to have a short life. I use the CARTER vane-type electric pump which is far superior, in several of my cars, and it lasts. Yes, it costs a bit more, but you get quality- be sure to mount any electric fuel pump as close to the tank, and as low as possible, preferably on the inner side of the chassis- you get what you pay for: https://www.ebay.com/i/293682946835?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=293682946835&targetid=935065065987&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9025101&poi=&campaignid=10829254305&mkgroupid=109722609074&rlsatarget=aud-622524042678:pla-935065065987&abcId=9300396&merchantid=101566297&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5bz-BRD-ARIsABjT4ng41KMG-Z-Oebz8Csou27Qe1W-uNdlLYWKvIFQuUS5LjhkniwTUiSgaApLdEALw_wcB Carter P4259 6-Volt Electric Fuel Pump $78.61 Free Shipping Get it by Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 15 from Indianapolis, Indiana • New condition • 30 day returns - Buyer pays return shipping © 2020 Sixity, Inc. WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Add details likeI tried to install this part, and it didn't fit. Read full description See details- Carter P4259 6-Volt Electric Fuel Pump Edited December 8, 2020 by Marty Roth (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selim Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 MY CAR IS 12 VOLTS. ANY 12 V SUGGESTION? THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Allen Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) Check to see how the pump is wired. I have a Riviera that is wired so that the electric pump does not turn on until there is oil pressure. This requires a 10 to 20 second crank (cold engine) before there is sufficient oil pressure to let voltage go to the pump. This was probably done to assure that the pump shut off if the engine stalled (for safety reasons). Edited December 9, 2020 by Stu Allen (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 16 hours ago, Marty Roth said: The above-shown "bullet-style" electric pump is marginal in my experience, and tends to have a short life. I use the CARTER vane-type electric pump which is far superior, in several of my cars, and it lasts. Yes, it costs a bit more, but you get quality- I agree that the Carter is a better pump, but whatever pump you use (12v) use 12 gauge wire for that long run back to the tank. With smaller wire the voltage drop will shorten the pump life. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 12/9/2020 at 1:58 AM, Selim said: MY CAR IS 12 VOLTS. ANY 12 V SUGGESTION? THANKS Selim, here is the Carter 12 Volt version of the same pump, also available through Amazon, and for only $59.31 and Free Shipping: https://www.amazon.com/Carter-P4594-Line-Electric-Fuel/dp/B000CIQ5E0/ref=asc_df_B000CIQ5E0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312474510675&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13205896786580642317&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025099&hvtargid=pla-570591382971&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=66213046750&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312474510675&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13205896786580642317&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025099&hvtargid=pla-570591382971 Click image to open expanded view Carter P4594 In-Line Electric Fuel Pump Brand: Carter 4.4 out of 5 stars 209 ratings | 16 answered questions Amazon'sChoice List Price: $64.99 Price: $59.31 & FREE Shipping You Save: $5.68 (9%) Pay $9.89/month for 6 months, interest-free with your Amazon Rewards Visa Card Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. Extended holiday return window till Jan 31, 2021 Brand Carter Fit Type Vehicle Specific Fit Vehicle Service Type Car Item Dimensions LxWxH 7 x 4 x 5 inches Material Metal About this item Carter Fuel Systems universal fit Rotary vane pumps are internally regulated, offer a free flow design with no points to burn out or shaft seals to leak 12 volt 1/4 inch NPT inlet and outlet 6 - 8 psi output, 72 gph free flow Includes comprehensive installation kit and full instructions for a hassle free installation Fit Type: Vehicle Specific › See more product details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1965 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Mohamed, I am using Hardi gas pumps (hardi-automotive.com), available for different applications, engine sizes and 12V or 6V. German engineering and manufacturing is never cheap, but this is good stuff. You hold it in your hands and you instantly know you bought something that will last. One thing less to worry about. Before that I bought these flimsy small pumps, too, until gas leaked out or they simply stopped working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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