Fuel Pump

Ol racer

A Hudson owner thats not online wants to know if there is a substitute fuel pump for his Hornet. I use Electric pumps so dont know but heard 4cyl Pinto pump was utilized in the past, but wonfered if there is another choice. I did a Search but only Vapor Lock appeared.

Thanks in advance

Lance

 Ol racer, A few years ago some folks went to use Ford Pinto fuel pumps. They worked OK for a while but then they would fail. Possibly to to pressure difference or the fact the Pinto was only 4 cylinders vs. Hudson's 6 cylinders needing more fuel . I really don't know. A decent rebuilt Hudson mechanical fuel pump with current materials should work just fine for his needs.

Ol racer

Lance,
           Thank you for the reply.

RonS

Many guys use the AMC Airtex 6737 (Or equivalent) for 232 or 258, 6 cyl. The inlet fitting is at a bit different angle.

Jon B

Would he consider the original type pump?

I believe Dale Cooper has rebuilt pumps, 1934-58.  $90 for standard, $110 for dual action.

Ol racer

Thank you for the assistance regarding fuel pumps....

JasonNC

I've used an AMC fuel pump that I think fit a 1980's model Cordoba for years.  It works fine.    

Lee ODell

Jason
Do you have a part number.

The 1980's Cordoba could be had with three different engines: 225 slant 6, 318 V8, and 360 V8.
Which engine fuel pump are you using?
What about gasket thickness with Cordoba fuel pump?

Thanks for the information.
Lee O'Dell

Uncle Josh

Buy a diaphragm from 'Then and Now' for less than 10 bucks and fix your old one.  Nothing in there except the diaphragm and a couple of phonolic poppets.  Make sure you clean the screen.  A dirty one will increase the vacuum and cause vapor lock.

The double ones are more complicated but you don't need them.  If you want a wiper wipe just let up a little.

J Lombard

Josh where do you find the web site for "Then & Now"?

J Lombard

Glowplug

Jay - under Fuel systems on my website

http://then-now-auto.com/

JasonNC

Lee, 

I have two old boxes that the fuel pumps came in from NAPA and the number on one is M6737 and the other is 6737.  As far as spacers are concerned, I used the old spacers that came with original fuel pump and now since I have had the engine rebuilt, I am using the spacers that came with Dale Coopers engine rebuild kit.  

Hope this helps.

Jason  

Ol racer

Thank You for all the helpful Information regarding a replacement fuel pump. There are some options to choose from an AMC pump to replacing the original diaphram. Perhaps NAPA may still have one in a Warehouse somewhere..
Incidently, Note that the old NAPA # is the same as the AMC 232 & 258 6 Cyl......
                                                                                                                                                  Thanks

coverton

Sad but NAPA can't make here due to their high prices They open n fail

53jetman

Dale Cooper also has factory remanufactured fuel pumps in single action @ $ 90.00 Exch, or also has double action (with vacuum booster).