<VV> Fuel pump failure

[J R Read_HML]

Is there a specific symptom which might indicate that particular problem? 
Simply no fuel to the carbs?  Leak out the side?  Leak into the crankcase? 
Mist out the top?  Something else?
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenneth E Pepke" <kenpepke at juno.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:44 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Fuel pump recommendation?


> It has been my experience that the single greatest failure
> in Corvair fuel pumps is when one of the directional flow
> valves pops out of it's seat.  Next time on fails take the
> cover off and you will most likely see the little valve loose
> in the chamber.  Push it back into place and restake it
> in place ... fixed!  This can easily be done on the side of
> the road ... don't ask me how I know :-)
> Ken P
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
>> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Todd Heimer
>> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 1:57 PM
>> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>> Subject: <VV> Fuel pump recommendation?
>>
>> Hi,
>> I'm new to the list and looking forward to future communication.
>>
>> Does anyone have a recommendation for a suitable, reliable electric
>> fuel
>> pump for the '64 110 corvair?
>>
>> I was hoping to keep with the stock mechanical pump, but I've had
>> two
>> Clark's pumps give up on me, and just today the original AC pump
>> died. I
>> think I'm ready to make the switch to electric...
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Todd
>> MA south shore
>>
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