394 fuel pump

[lowdynamo]

I have an electric in-line fuel pump on my car now and a guy in town has a bunch of fuel pumps he is letting go for 10 bucks, now my question is does anybody have a pic or part # to cross reference i have googled it and have come with two different part numbers. Its a 394 2 bbl thanks in advance guys.

[59-59-59]

I hope your not confusing a 1962 394 full size with a 1962 215 fuel pump used for the F-85

[Olds64]

My experience with used fuel pumps is that they don't work. I have 2 or 3 fuel pumps for my 394 and none of them work. Thus, I have an electric fuel pump on the car right now. For some reason the rubber seems to deteriorate and doesn't work when reassembled after a cleaning. You can always try Kanter or Fusicks for a new one; however, they might be pricey. I don't know if you can get a rebuild kit for them to replace the rubber and gaskets. This might be an option if you find one. I will have to get out in the garage and take a picture tomorrow...

[redoldsman]

Most of these old pumps are so old that the diaphrams dry rot even if they have never been on a car. Even if you get one that works, it is a good idea to keep the electric fuel pump. The electric pump should be mounted near the tank since they are better at pushing fuel rather than pulling it.

[daves62]

Isnt that a dual action fuel pump?

[f-85]

Nappa has them. but wow they arent cheap http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...d=4&SubCatId=2

[lowdynamo]

it is a dual action but my car doesnt have the original just the electric pump, i was thinking of putting it back to original but if they are not that reliable i will just stick with whats in it. As for the confusion in numbers when i googled 62 olds 394 fuel pump it gave me two different part numbers. I'm sure one might have been for a rebuild kit or something that i overlooked.

[f-85]

Im not sure about the 394 fuel pump. but i would say a mechanical pump is more reliable then a electric.

[lowdynamo]

I've never had any experiences with a mechanical, i think this is going to be one of those trial and error things. Thanks for the input fellas!

[f-85]

Heres some more stuff i found.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-1964-OLDSMOBILE-394-V8-AC-FUEL-PUMP-6620-5621853_W0QQitemZ320329407867QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMo tors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item32032940 7867&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727|65%3 A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318


Fusicks catalog with part #s they have it.
http://www.fusick.com/catfile/Catalo...Layout%201.pdf

I hope that helps

[lowdynamo]

^^^ thanks a bunch, for some reason it was pulling part #'s for both 61, 62 and 63,64. The fuel pumps he has are brand new in the box, his dad owned a mechanic shop that went under and he has alot of old stock collecting dust.

[f-85]

Cool! Well sounds like you got it all figured out. Now have fun swapping it. It looks tight on my 64. LOL

[88 coupe]

Originally Posted by lowdynamo

........ but if they are not that reliable ........

Lots of misinformation on the internet.

I have found more than one stock pump to be very reliable.

Originally Posted by lowdynamo

........ it gave me two different part numbers ........

One for air and one for no air. I have no experience with AC.

Originally Posted by lowdynamo

........ rebuild kit ........

Far easier to rebuild a fuel pump, than a carburetor.

Not only do they last longer than most electric pumps, they make vacuum windshield wipers work as well as electrics.

Norm

[Olds64]

Mechanical fuel pumps are dependable, I have just found that the ones that sit for years and years without being used are prone to deterioration. If you switch to a mechanical fuel pump you should make sure your choke is set correctly. Also make sure your carburetor doesn't leak fuel out of the fuel bowl. If these two things aren't working properly then it can be near impossible to start a car, especially with a mechanical fuel pump.