Fuel. Pump , buy new or fix?.

[bruceduykers]

Just purchased a 66 bug, very good condition. But first problem is old gas and not driven much. So..balked some when driving, then stopped. Will be cleaning gas tank with tumbler method, but should i get new pump, or fix old one....(its orig.). Thanks guys...Bruce D.

[Coyotemutt]

If it's the kind with a replaceable diaphragm, I would probably repair it. The new production pumps seem to be pushing way too much pressure lately. Maybe you could just transfer your diaphragm spring to a new unit so it doesn't over-pressure your needle valve.

[bruceduykers]

Thanks..ill have my guy try this. Im npt a mechanic...he said we could clean the old gas out,,and tumble the tank for twenty mins. And put some tank coating in there...and start new...its a new fairly new engine...two yrs. ago..but these folks didnt drive it hardlyat all. Very orig. 1066.. bruce

[rs58rag]

Remove old gas, run new fuel lines w/clamps and run the fuel pump it has on it... if it works and doesn't leak, you're good.