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Fuel not Getting to Carb
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TomO |
10-12-2025 @ 2:57 PM
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If Charley cant help you, try Terril Machine in Texas (254) 893-2610. They can rebuild your pump and may have a good core of a 1941-1946 style pump as they are more common.
The valves are pressed in and then staked. You may not need to replace them. To check the input valve, assemble the pump and hold your thumb over the input port then operate the pump a couple of times. Your thumb should feel the vacuum for about 20 seconds after you stop pumping. If you have a vacuum gauge, you can hook it up to the input and operate the pump, you should be able to generate 10 inches of mercury and it should hold vacuum for about 20 seconds. The out put port should develop 3 lbs pressure and no vacuum.
Be aware that the top gasket can affect these readings.
Tom
This message was edited by TomO on 10-12-25 @ 3:21 PM
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carcrazy |
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10-11-2025 @ 1:33 PM
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It is good to have a backup electric fuel pump in the fuel line located close to the fuel tank. When the engine mounted mechanical pump fails or you encounter trouble starting the car, you can simply turn on the electric pump to get you going.
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10-11-2025 @ 8:31 AM
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Fuel Pump by Airtex Products out of Fairfield, 9597 double action for 8BA on 1953 EBA. In 2012, I bought two , one for 1953 Victoria on EBA and one for on the Road. In September, after about 11k miles, pump was down to 1 1/2 lb of pressure, I put the new, 2012 Spare Airtex 9597 (9350) from C&G, on and found no fuel flow.. Found that the two fuel meters were installed backward.
Took the used apart and put the old 9597 piece gauge in and works fine. Check the Papers these days and FIRST Brands auto parts multi bankrupts.
I am glad I was at home not on the road a couple thousand mile on the road.
Don
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Dream38v8 |
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10-09-2025 @ 10:46 AM
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Tom and Chuck, a couple of things. First Charlie got back to me this morning. We have been exchanging emails and he believes he has a pump. Next and friend is at the Fall AACA meet and is asking around for a fuel pump.
Thanks again.
Ray
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carcrazy |
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10-08-2025 @ 7:26 PM
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Ray,
Do you know of anyone who is going to the giant swap meet in Hershey, PA this week? They may be able to locate either an original fuel pump there that you can rebuild or one that has already been rebuilt. If you can't find what you need in Hershey you probably won't be able to find it anywhere. The swap meet continues until Friday Oct. 10th!
Another option is to place an ad in the parts wanted section of this website. In the past, I have been able to locate rare parts there that I needed.
Good luck finding the fuel pump that you need.
Chuck
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Dream38v8 |
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10-08-2025 @ 1:13 PM
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Tom and Carcrazy, I sent an email Monday to Charley and called David at Yesteryear Ford. Charley has not returned my email and Yesteryear Ford could not help. Yesterday Ford stopped carrying the fuel pump because poor quality. My next plan is to reorder a rebuild kit and find a way to remove the check values.
Thanks All!
Ray
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carcrazy |
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10-07-2025 @ 11:13 AM
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Contact David Groh at Yesteryear Ford Parts at either 800-728-0762 or 517-676-4416. He should be able to help you out with either a new or rebuilt fuel pump P.N. 68-9350, metal bowl type for for 1933 to 1942 Ford.
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TomO |
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10-07-2025 @ 10:49 AM
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You can send your fuel pump to Charley Schwendler cas5845@yahoo.com to have it rebuilt.
Tom
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Dream38v8 |
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10-07-2025 @ 9:29 AM
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Well I've spent the last day 1/2 searching for a new /rebuilt fuel pump (11A-9350). Many sights list the pump, but are out of stock. I am left with two options:
1) Determine how to remove the check values (check values were pressed in and not held in place by a spring clamp). Reorder a rebuild kit while I determine how to remove the check valves.
2) Order a rebuilt fuel pump (with sediment bowl). Order one from Early Ford Store (571-9350) if can be used as a replacement for the original no sediment bowl fuel pump.
Thanks
Ray
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Dream38v8 |
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10-06-2025 @ 5:15 AM
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Thanks Carcrazy, but the diaphragm gasket holes are off center, the check valves are pressed in (no spring clip held in with 2 screws) and the wire mesh is incorrect. The car was rebuilt / restored sometime prior to 2002 in northern Ohio. The fuel pump must be an aftermarket (China?). I plan to return the rebuild kit an order a rebuilt / new fuel pump. I am the second owner since 2002.
Thanks again everyone for all your assistance since my wife surprised me with the '38. I'll follow-up after I install the new fuel pump.
Ray
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