<VV> Instructions fuel pump 1963 Corvair

[Frank DuVal]

The shop manual.

But, with the following tools, it is the easiest fuel pump you ever 
changed, as long as we are talking the Corvair mechanical pump (i.e. not 
an electric aftermarket type).

Tools:

1/2" combination (or box type) wrench
9/16" combination (or open end or box type) wrench
7/16" and 1/2" flare nut wrenches (use of open ends usually results in 
rounded nuts)
9/16" open end wrench (need open end for holding brass tee and brass 
fitting into fuel pump)
teflon tape (many my disagree with this, as small pieces of teflon tape 
can go down the fuel line) or pipe dope made for gasoline. Many people 
seem to not use either and have no leaks, YMMV.
Vise grips or small pipe wrench to R&I the 1/8" pipe from the fuel pump.

Hint: do not unscrew the brass tee from the pipe, just unscrew the 
assembly from the pump and reinstall.

Oh, 1" open end wrench to keep the carburetor nuts tight. I usually 
remove the left fuel line from the carb to aid in removing the lines 
form the brass tee.

Remove (at least loosen) all the lines before loosening the pump 
mounting bolt.

Loosen the 9/16" hex nut from the mounting screw, then remove the 
mounting bolt. When reinstalling, screw the mounting bolt in by hand and 
feel for the point going into the dimple on the pump.

I could do the job faster than typing these instructions! (not counting 
finding the tools...)

Frank DuVal


On 5/10/2015 11:45 AM, Billsmileyiii via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Good morning all,
> I need to replace the fuel pump on my wife's 1963 Corvair Monza convertible.
> She bought it new with her baby sitting money!
> Are you aware of a source that provides instructions/caveats on this process?
> Thanks
> Bill
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> William H. Smiley III, DO, FACC, FAHA Emeritus Professor of Medicine
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron <ronh at owt.com>
> To: John Howell <32chevy at 0306.org>; VV <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 3:15 am
> Subject: Re: <VV> Corvair Junk Parts in Florida
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> Very true, it makes no sense at all to junk it rather than give it away.  I
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> sure know folks around here that would love to have it.
> RonH
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> Original Message -----
> From: "John Howell" <32chevy at 0306.org>
> To: "VV"
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> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:27 PM
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> <VV> Corvair Junk Parts in Florida
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>> Please don`t take Corvair cars,trucks
> or parts to junk yards without
>> trying to sell it or give it away. there are
> members in your area that
>> will recycle the parts to other members.  E-mail
> or call Bob`s Corvair
>> Salvage  in Florida  corvan8 at hotmail.com    or  ( 813
> ) 716 - 1633
>> someone needs these parts, check your area before you junk !
>>
> Thanks   John
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