Re: [FWDLK] Dodge Fuel Pumps

Thanks for the advice so far.

I have a rebuild kit (from Then and Now), but the issue is having the time to rebuild the pump. I guess I didn't realize they did rebuilds, which appear to be as cheap if not cheaper than "NOS" or "reman" pumps on ebay.

The engine is a 325 Poly engine. I have the Hot Hemi Heads adapter, but had clearance issues with the pump I tried from O'Reilly (I called and spoke to them when ordering and the engine being a Poly engine didn't seem to be a concern). If anyone has used this adapter and has a part number for a "modern" pump that will work, it would be appreciated.

Here is one of the ebay auctions I saw that looks nearly identical to the pump on my car:
http://tinyurl.com/3c7h8x8

Seeing the price of the "Then and Now" rebuilds, I think that is the way to go long term.

Thanks,
Garrett

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Hullinger" <hullinger@xxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 7:03:58 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Dodge Fuel Pumps

I'll second what TFM said about Then and Now Automotive. I was buying
good used pumps every 2 - 3 years or so for my former '58 Coronet. I
finally got wise and Called Then and Now, shipped my pump and got it
back by the end of that same week. All for not a whole lot more than
one of those good used pumps If I recall, the price was somewhere
around $115 and it has been bullet proof.

Chris

On Oct 10, 2011, at 6:51 PM, Thomas Miller wrote:

> Hi Garrett,
>
> A few years back I was looking to replace the fuel pump on my '57
> 300C. What I quickly figured out, was that Carter had about a
> zillion different pumps during the '57 -'59 timeframe and it was
> next to impossible to figure out what fit what. Different arm
> lengths, angles, all sorts of variables that I wasn't willing to
> risk in attempting to replace my original Carter fuel pump that was
> spewing fuel out through the relief hole on its top.
>
> The original pump on my 300C, was absolutely made to be easily
> rebuilt with a simple diaphragm kit.
>
> Then and Now Automotive in Weymouth Mass. manufactures brand
> spankin' new kits for these pumps. I gave them a call, had an
> informative and encouraging call with them and immediately ordered a
> kit to rebuild my original Carter pump.
>
> Give 'em a look. I was very happy with the product and the company!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> TFM
>
> Thomas F. Miller
> '57 300C, 440+6 'Cuda
>
>>>> Garrett Koci <gkoci@xxxxxxxxxx> 10/8/2011 10:49 PM >>>
> Out of curiosity, how many different style fuel pumps were available
> between the various Mopar makes in 1957 (for instance according to
> my Dodge service manual there were three different styles, but did
> different makes have different pumps)?
>
> The point of this question is:
> If I see a fuel pump advertised as being for "Plymouth" but it
> appears to be identical to my Dodge fuel pump, is it safe to assume
> it is the same, or is this an instance where several fuel pumps look
> the same but each will have its own differences?
>
> -Garrett
>
>
>
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