<VV> Leaking Fuel Pump

[Dick Baumhauer]

My emails are being bounced back that are sent to virtualvairs at corvair.org

Has it changed?

Thanks JR


On Apr 18, 2009, at 7:44 PM, Dick Baumhauer wrote:

> Thanks for your response.  I had tightened the screws after seeing  
> the leak after taking it out of storage, it seemed to have stopped  
> and then it was driven about 10 miles and was leaking again.  The  
> oil is fine.  I believe the last owner said the pump was putting out  
> 4 lbs pressure.  I was concerned to keep driving it.  At idle there  
> seemed to be a drop every 30 seconds, the crank pulley was wet and  
> throwing gas to the sides.  I've never had one apart, do I just  
> unbolt it and what type of plug should be used?
> Dick
>
>
> On Apr 18, 2009, at 4:39 PM, J R Read_HML wrote:
>
>> First..  Just tighten the screws that hold the cover in place.  If  
>> the car has been in storage, they sometimes leak at first, but  
>> generally stop after 30 - 40 miles.  I'm assuming the leak is  
>> around the edge.  If it is elsewhere, this probably won't solve the  
>> problem.  Check your oil to see if it is "growing" or if the dip  
>> stick smells like fuel.  That would be a separate problem and a  
>> replacement or rebuilt pump is in order.
>>
>> What pressure does the electric pump produce.  Perhaps it is too  
>> much and that is causing the leak?
>>
>> Many folks who have electric pump (not I) remove the mechanical,  
>> put a plug in the hole, and reverse the plumbing to the carbs -  
>> side to side - so that it goes around the front of the engine  
>> rather that the rear.  Some with electric pump only use it at cold  
>> start up and then turn it off and drive on the mechanical one.   
>> There are safety issues with an electric pump if it does not shut  
>> off in a crash.
>>
>> Later, JR
>> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
>> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
>> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
>> "Keep the Love Alive"
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Baumhauer" <hammerdown at wowway.com 
>> >
>> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:53 PM
>> Subject: <VV> Leaking Fuel Pump
>>
>>
>>> We have a 66 Monza purchased last September.  It has been  
>>> converted to
>>> an electric fuel pump and the original pump and plumbing are still  
>>> on
>>> the engine.  I haven't taken anything apart as yet.  Is it typical  
>>> to
>>> remove the internals from the mechanical pump or what is normally
>>> done?  The mechanical pump is leaking, should I take it apart and
>>> replace the gaskets or what else would you suggest?
>>> Thanks, Dick
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