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#167397 - 03/08/10 03:12 PM '52 Chev Bel Air Fuel Pump
barryt5970 Offline
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Registered: 08/24/08
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I have taken the fuel pump off my '52 and replaced it with an aftermarket.
My question is: How do I get the glass bowl off the old fuel pump? I have unscrewed the wheel, and tilted the metal bracket that went over the bowl. Now the problem: I can't get the bowl off the pump. There does not appear to be anything holding it in place. Any suggestions on how to separate the two without breaking the bowl?

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#167399 - 03/08/10 03:35 PM Re: '52 Chev Bel Air Fuel Pump [Re: barryt5970]
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It is just stuck in place. Hope the last person did not use a gasket sealer. A few taps with a rubber hammer should do it.
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#167407 - 03/08/10 04:57 PM Re: '52 Chev Bel Air Fuel Pump [Re: Chev Nut]
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Thanks. I'll give it a try.

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#168515 - 03/19/10 04:29 PM Re: '52 Chev Bel Air Fuel Pump [Re: barryt5970]
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Glass bowl came off with a couple whacks. New pump is working like a charm. Been out a couple times here in Nova Scotia, Canada. Getting lots of looks, especially from teenagers/young adults. They love the look and style.

Next question: Are these relatively easy to re-build if you don't have the experience, or should it be sent off to get professionally done?

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#168531 - 03/19/10 06:18 PM Re: '52 Chev Bel Air Fuel Pump [Re: barryt5970]
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Considering the age of the pot metal casting and other problems that can arise I would just purcahse a fresh new glass bowl pump and avoid the oil leaks at the pivot arm shaft and general decay of the casting. Also if its not a genuine Chevrolet brand of pump the kit may not "work".
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