fuel pump rebuild kit

[glider101]

I need to rebuild my fuel pump on my 82 interstate.does anyone know who sells the kits or does anyone sell them

 

[dan filipi]

Far as I know there have been a few attempts to cross over parts from a different pump to rebuild these but it doesn't look like it's worked out to a long term solution.

A few options,
take a chance on a used one,
buy a new one at about $120
convert to an electric pump.

 

[slabghost]

Or you could use a vacuum fuel pump.

 

[RBG]

I have put together a "kit"..basically I sell you diaphragm..viton(best material to use) $13 including shipping and tell you what drill and tap set to use to drill out the shaft. You use your old diaphragm as a guide to punch new holes in the new diaphragm and install. You do need a drill press to drill the shaft..too small and hard to hold still by hand. I have rebuilt several pumps this way and only had to redo one..the top plate was bent my oversight. There is a how to on a couple of sites with pics I can refer you to as well.

post here or pm me if intersted.

 

[glider101]

Tell me more on the pump rebuild

 

[RBG]

Exactly what do you need to know..as I described above that's the process. It requires grinding off the top of the rivet that holds the to plate in place, removing the top plate and diaphragm, them you have to set the pump up in a drill press..I used some blocks of wood to rest it on so it could stand upright in the press, then drill out the shaft and tap it, then place the new gasket on the pump and mark the holes then punch or drill new holes in the rubber, put it on the pump then the top plate and your new bolt/washer into the shaft to hold it all together..maybe a little sealer on the bolt..and then button it up..that's it.

The only hard part I found was holding the shaft so it didn't spin in the drill press and I used some needle nose pliers clamped on it so I could stead it and that worked well.

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