Rotary Vane pump can be a problem

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    does anyone know what type of fuel pump/part number this is in post # 26. I would like to ass one to my car.



    Allan
  • super-six
    super-six Expert Adviser
    aminard wrote:
    does anyone know what type of fuel pump/part number this is in post # 26. I would like to ass one to my car.



    Allan

    It looks similar to mine, which is:

    Advance Auto Parts- Master fuel pump-elec. Pulse 6-volt-E8011.
  • RonS
    RonS Senior Contributor
    If the car is still 6v than you looking at an E-8011 style. Probably made by Airtex. 12v is E-8012. In my experience these can be hit & miss in reliability. They are not as restrictive in line as a gear driven (Carator) pump but I have had one fail causing it to motor with no fuel delivery, Please read some of the responses prior. If you wish to add a electric pump there are alot of processes needed to be acomplished. I dumped the mech pump. It's there in looks only.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    RonS - are there still block plates available to purchase to cover the hole? I am not opposed to removing the mechanical pump entirely.



    Allan
  • RonS
    RonS Senior Contributor
    Actually, I never removed the Mech pump, AC dual action that is. In order to keep the appearance as original I removed the AC took off the actuating arm and placed a piece of sheet aluminumin the stack of gasket shims, cutting the alum to match the gaskets. The metal alum plate is second behind the gasket which is against the block. Vacuum for wipers is as original, but the gas goes in the pump then out. The fuel diaphram was altered internally to remain rigid, as not to flex as fuel pressure passes through. Down side, up hill or full throttle wipers behave as if the car has the Carter fuel pump, ie,no dual action. That is remidied with a vacuum tank for @$13.
  • ESSX28-1
    ESSX28-1 Senior Contributor
    RonS wrote:
    Actually, I never removed the Mech pump, AC dual action that is. In order to keep the appearance as original I removed the AC took off the actuating arm and placed a piece of sheet aluminumin the stack of gasket shims, cutting the alum to match the gaskets. The metal alum plate is second behind the gasket which is against the block. Vacuum for wipers is as original, but the gas goes in the pump then out. The fuel diaphram was altered internally to remain rigid, as not to flex as fuel pressure passes through. Down side, up hill or full throttle wipers behave as if the car has the Carter fuel pump, ie,no dual action. That is remidied with a vacuum tank for @$13.



    What volume vacuum tank works for you?
  • RonS
    RonS Senior Contributor
    I purchased a 4"( 10cm) diameter round black plastic type with two nipples,ie, an inlet and outlet. I tried it. It worked in the garage"test" but never permanently installed it. It doesn't rain enough in Arizona. The wipers work fine unless you floor it or are climbing a steep grade.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Park W wrote:
    I'm getting my check valve from McMaster-Carr also. Using the one with female 1/4" pipe threads at both ends, and only 1/3 psi needed to open the valve. Price is about $12.



    I realize your post is very old, but if you read this one, would you please let me know WHICH check valve you used? I went to the McMaster-Carr sight, and there are a million valves.



    If you would, reach me at FlatHat@comcast.net.
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