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1956 Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits

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CtCarGuy

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Where can I get a rebuild kit for my '56 fuel pump? I have tried 3 pumps and all are imported junk that either failed within a mile or just never worked. The last brand new one worked on the vacuum side but had no suction at the fuel inlet?? Thankfully I have an electric pump that initially was for priming and now runs full time with an inertia safety switch added. I have searched but have yet to find a kit. I am speculating that the problem is in the internal valves. THX

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You know I went through the same thing and finally just installed an electric fuel pump kit. The replacement pumps are garbage.
 
For some reason classic car fuel pump rebuild kits are geting harder to find even across other marquees like Chevy. and some of the Chiwanese kits have overly thick diaphragms increaseing fuel pressure which can create problems at the carb.

Have you tried the AirTek brand repros ? I've had pretty good luck with those. If your willing to send your original pump off then this person is a top rebuilder: http://www.arthurgouldrebuilders.com/
 
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JimLeanna55Bird said:
Learned a valuable lesson the other day. I came home from a drive and before I exited car was checking on some electrical functions. When done went in the house and about an hour later came out and noticed my oil pressure light was still on in the car. Well I had left key in the "on" position. Turned it off and opened hood to check a few things and noticed a clear liquid film on my air cleaner cover. Tracked it to the coil and discovered it had exploded at the top and leaked everywhere! Was able to quickly get another one and it is installed and ready to go. Waiting on rebuilt fuel pump and then will see if ignition module is ok. Moral of the story? Make sure your key is off if not running car for extended periods of time.
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Who rebuilds fuel pumps. My mechanical pump was leaking and i am having trouble finding one.
 
deandup said:
Who rebuilds fuel pumps. My mechanical pump was leaking and i am having trouble finding one.
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My first question is why would you ask about who rebuilds fuel pumps under the 1955 Ignition Coil Destruction thread? Don't you think it would be better to open a new thread or use the search function on this form?

To answer your question; I have rebuilt these pumps in the past, however the price of the rebuilding kit has become so expensive that I used this company to rebuild my last fuel pump. It cost me $40.00 more to have them rebuild it than the price of the rebuilding kit.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

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