Fuel pump - buy new or rebuilt?

waxhead · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:43 pm Post subject: Fuel pump - buy new or rebuilt?

Looks like I need a fuel pump for my project. I did a little reading and I'm not sure if I should buy a new one (quality?) or one of the original rebuilt units that a few people are refurbishing (expensive - $200 approx). I think I should aviod the cheap, Chinese-made junk. I'm open to rebuilding my own one too, but I hear the rebuild kits are not the best quality.

Anybody have experience/suggestions?

Thanks,

Mike
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Glenn · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:45 pm Post subject:

Is your current one rebuildable? Most of the late model pumps are not.
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GI Joe · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:08 pm Post subject:

I have a rebuild able sitting on the shelf, but haven't looked Into build parts..
OG is almost always better..
With that said, I put a late model aftermArket pump when I built my engine and haven't had any problems(<1500miles/yr use)...

I'd build the original, when ya can, but get a newer one to get ya going now, and have as a spare later if needed!
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kreemoweet · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:46 pm Post subject:

Many have used various aftermarket fuel pumps with no apparent problems. There are actually "Pierburg" brand fuel pumps very similar to
the originals available, from the German company that now owns the "Pierburg" brand, but I know of noone in the U.S. selling them. AFAIK there are no rebuild kits available that are not completely bogus ripoffs, but these guys (this guy?) seem to know what they're about, and will rebuild your stock pump at a steep price:
http://www.vintagewerks.com/
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waxhead · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 8:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys. I think I have the original pump on my car. It has a screw on top, which I understand means it can be opened and rebuilt, but like I said, the quality of the rebuild kits appears to be poor.

I think I'll do what GI Joe suggested - buy an aftermarket one for now, to get the car running and maybe it will be fine.
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Ron Domeck · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 8:18 pm Post subject:

The pumps with 1 screw can only replace the screen/filter.

perello · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 3:31 am Post subject:

I have one of the new pierburg ones, made in italy, german membrane.

After a year works smoothly .. and has the bonus that is rebuildable.

Easy to get in europe...don't know in US
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kreemoweet · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:15 am Post subject:

perello · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:37 am Post subject:

waxhead · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:28 am Post subject:

I picked up a replacement pump (Euromax) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will work for at least a while.

Now, seems like a stupid question and I can't find a clear photo to refer to, but does the gas go in (from gas tank) at the bottom of the pump and out (to carb) on top?
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