AMC fuel pumps

464Saloon
464Saloon Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Somewhere I read a 6 cylinder AMC fuel pump will fit a 308, is this true? If so from which model or what part# is it? I know the motor mounts work as I have a set in mine.

Thanks,

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Yes, the pumps from the 232 or 258 6 cyl engines bolt right up. Use the original spacer tho. Might have tyo tweak the lines to get them to line up.
  • super651
    super651 Senior Contributor
    Saloon,

    Got mine from Auto-Zone #193144-6737

    Fits AMC 232-258 6 CYL ENGINES. Be sure to use the Hudson Gasket stack-pack or the arm will bottom out. (i do not know the thickness of the pack)

    Works good on my 308 engine.

    Rudy
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Same on my old 262 Wasp. My pump was off a mid-'70s 258. Bought it at O'Reilly's, but I do not remember the part number.
  • HUDSONNUT
    HUDSONNUT Senior Contributor
    A 1978 Pinto pump will work also - I had one one my 262 and 308. I got it at checkers Auto Supply
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Does the Pinto pump require a lot of tube bending as the AMC does?
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The pinto pump has an extra line to figure out what to do with.



    With the AMC pump, it is real basic, inlet and outlet. The bend is a hard one from the outlet, but your option is to have a flex line made by someone who does hydraulic hoses, that's what I did, and it is terrific, cost me a little over $20
  • 464Saloon
    464Saloon Senior Contributor
    So what is the story on this gasket pack? I don't think any parts stores are going to know what a Hudson gasket pack is. Do you have to do the same with the Pinto pump? Which one do you get, I belive there were a couple of different engines for the Pinto. Started with the pushrod 1.6 and at the end they 2.3 OHC's. I believe there was a 2.0 OHC too.

    Thanks
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    use the existing gasket stack from your hudson pump. they have a stack of gaskets where the pump mounts, that's about 3/8" to 1/2 inch thick. they seem pretty reuseable, and never seem to get ruined.



    I've seen these made from metal once or twice as well, pretty wierd...
  • 7XPacemaker
    7XPacemaker Senior Contributor
    I have an AMC pump on my coupe and my Father has a pinto pump on his. I bent the fuel line for both cars. In my opinion, the line for the AMC pump is a little easier to bend than the pinto pump. I also think that the AMC pump is a little cheaper and the availability is greater as well. Some parts houses don't even carry pinto pumps. I haven't seen a parts store that doesn't carry an AMC 232/258 fuel pump.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Used the AMC Concord pump in August while travelling from Salt Lake to Reno for Hot August Nights. Luckily the original pump gave out only 10 miles from Elko and I got the pump from CarQuest. The gasket stack from the Hudson pump was 5/8" thick but worked like a champ. Unfortunately I had to cut and bend the stock fuel line to the carbs to work but it safely travelled another 1000 miles before I sold the car back to it's original owner.
  • 464Saloon
    464Saloon Senior Contributor
    Sounds good thanks for all the responses. Mine is starting to seep around the diaphram and it vapor locks in traffic. I don't know if a fresh pump will help that but it can't hurt. I am building a Twin H for it and blocking the heat risers and will be converting to electric wipers so I won't need the dual action.
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