My stock mechanical pump finally failed. Lots of cracks in the diaphragm and I have no idea how old it is. It is Made in U.S.A. which is nice to see.

Anyway, I need to get a good new pump or a good rebuild kit. I'd like to get my truck back up soon. What do you guys recommend?

 

Go to NAPA and they should have one.

 

All I found so far is Airtex and Carter which I'm told are Chinese and not so good. I was hoping for something American if there is such a thing anymore.

I have a brand new one for a French Flathead. I re-threaded it for NPT fittings but I found it doesn't fit the pump stand.

I'll check NAPA Abe. Any pump should at least get me by until I find a good kit for the old one. Unless you were talking kit.

I just PM'd CharlieNY to see if he has any kits or parts.

 

Napa is probably your best choice for a stock replacement fuel pump. Look closely at Napa's pricing. They have different "quality" levels on many of their parts. In my area, Napa's lower quality stuff is equal to the higher end stuff at Oreilly's, Auto Zone, etc.

It's difficult these days to find replacement parts that are not made in China. Once in a while you can find stuff made in Mexico which is probably a step up in quality. I've had good luck with Carter mechanical fuel pumps on other cars and trucks.

 

I meant the whole pump. They may have rebuild kits also not sure however.

 

TWO different V8 'flattie' fuel pumps, depends if your truck has vacuum wipers or not.

 

Thanks Bill. Mine is the regular one with no vacuum pump. Tag on it has 9785 and a smaller 2M5 stamped also.

I realize it's easy to just go out and buy a pump. I just don't like buying garbage if I don't have to. I see a lot of bad reviews on most pumps available.

 

Then and now automotive has a nice rebuild kit for the AC 9785 pump. When you talk to them just tell them that's your pump and they will look it up. Its not too difficult to rebuild although I haven't started my engine yet to see if I have leaks.

JB

 

B1A-9350-A (replaced 1BA-9350-G) .. 239 V8 Fuel Pump / Obsolete

1948/53 F1/F6//F100/F600 & 1949/53 Ford Passenger Cars.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 1 = 229-686-5101.

MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has 1 = 607-722-5371.

 

I'd be wary of buying any OEM Ford pumps made before 2000, or any factory rebuild kits made before that. Unless it says "ethanol resistant" right on the box, it isn't. It won''t last. Anything rubber made in the 50's or 60's is probably dry-rotted by now.

 

My recent experience with China made fuel pumps has been less that impressive. Bought one for my 1967 Ford car. It lasted one week. Then exchanged for another pump. It wouldn't run it at all, so then bought a Mr Gasket electric & it ran for 3 months & died. So now it's back to a mechanical and its been good for about 6 weeks so far.

For my 1956, I have 2 with the glass bowl which is mostly for looks but I always liked them. When the time comes I'll send them to one of the rebuilders who advertises in Hemmings, & I'm sure it will cost an arm & a leg but it will at least be right.

 

Thanks Bill, you're a valuable asset to this forum for sure.

Ross and Hoss, EXACTLY what I am worried about and trying to avoid. It's easy to find A pump. But how good is it?

JB, I'll look into a kit from there.

Hoss, CharlieNY on Ford Barn has a great reputation for rebuilding pumps, carbs and other items. He not only rebuilds it, he runs it on an engine to test pressure flow and for leaks. His prices are reasonable. He no longer sells the kit so I may be sending him my pump if I can't find a kit I trust.

I should have my French pump on tomorrow. I'll post up the mods it takes in case anyone is interested.

* I just looked up the kit suggested by JB. It's actually more than what Charlie charges so I'll probably just send it to him. Thanks for the input everyone!

 

Good call on the rebuild kits. And the pressure test. A lot of the parts store fuel pumps are notorious for running excessive pressure too.

 

Just an update, I got a Holley 12-804 1-4 PSI fuel regulator and just connected it directly to the outlet port of the fuel pump. I could have made another hard line to the carb but decided to just cut it and clamp on some 1/4" fuel injection hose. I adjusted the pressure down from 4 PSI to 2 PSI. Runs great, no more blubbering at idle.

 

I want to make you aware of something on those Holley regulators.

There is a weep hole on the top, under the locknut for the adjusting screw. When the diaphragm leaks, fuel squirts out of the weep hole. With 2 psi it sprays pretty well! You may want to rethink having the regulator right on top of the engine… I have mine on the inner fender, with the weep hole pointed against the inner fender. I didn’t realize it had the weep hole for a couple years, until I smelled gas and opened the hood. It was spraying right on the exhaust manifold !!! Fortunately I hadn’t even started the engine yet.