<VV> 1967 Corvair Monza fuel pump $70

[Charles Lee]

Yes, it does seem to be that bottom gasket - is there a formula to match the 
right material to make a new one ?  I have three pumps that all leak from 
that same area, so it seems like the economical thing to do ?

Thanks for all the input - I'll let you know if there's a way out for less 
than $70 !

Part number C3403A: 62-69 FUEL PUMP  $ 69.95
Part number C3403 (Regular): NON-GM FUEL PUMP-62-69 WILL FIT 60-61 IF ORDER 
C259 ROD $ 71.65

 Charlie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Underwood" <tony.underwood at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 1967 Corvair Monza fuel pump


> At 07:36 PM 7/23/2010, Charles Lee wrote:
>>I've re-assembled mine and it continues to leak from the bottom seal,
>>directly over the engine mount (can't be good for the rubber there ??!?!?)
>>
>>No sign of cracks or other aberrations in the seals there though, and all
>>bolts are tight as can be.
>>
>>Surfaces seem to be smooth and clean, but still it leaks.
>
>
> If the bottom section warps you can expect leaks no matter how tight
> you cinch down on the screws.   In fact, too tight can warp the
> bottom housing.
>
>
>>Are these seals available separately ?  I have most of the parts, can it 
>>be
>>rebuilt ?
>
>
> Much of the leak issue stems from the bottom gasket.   And, they do
> harden and are difficult to get to seal back again if the pump is
> dismantled and they're allowed to dry out.   The saving grace is that
> the bottom gasket isn't terribly complicated, it's just a flat piece
> of gasket material albeit a SPECIFIC material.   It must be fiber
> reinforced or it will crack and leak.   This is what started a lot of
> the issues with the "bogus" pumps of a few years ago.
>
>
>
>>Is the Corvair fuel pump the same for all years ?
>
>
>
> '60 and '61 are different... use a different length (longer)
> pushrod.   The '62-up pumps are all the same.
>
>
>
> You might try giving the pump a few days, then try snugging the
> screws again after the gaskets have a chance to settle back
> in.   Can't hurt to try, worked for me a time or two.
>
>
>
> tony..
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