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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2012, 06:03:18 PM »
Full disclosure...I copied Calvin on his plumbing. So I too will thank him and admire the plumbing in the beautiful yellow Willys.

That is my fuel filter. �It's a glass body with replaceable inserts. �I picked it up at Autozone. �I actually kind of like it.

This photo is a bit old. �I have replaced the PCV valve with the right one. �

Tom, I do run a bit rich with the Solex. �I still have to try a few things, but when I first got this, and after reading about the Solex, I installed a fuel regulator and dialed it back to 1-2psi. �It started to beg for fuel, so I turned up the dial to its max (5) and the begging went away. �Odd. �I tried multiple settings, but could never get it to work. �The regulator just choked off the Solex. �I took off the regulator and promised I would have that fight, another day.

Since then, I went back to a mechanical pump, �(I had an electric on it when I tried the regulator) and thought about reinstalling the regulator and messing with the air/fuel screw.

I must also admit, I was going to emplore you to help me with it, if I catch you at the Fall Colors Tour this year. �

I also have the original Carter sitting in a pile to rebuild. �I eventually want to see which carb the Willys prefers. �

This is all a lot of 'to dos' and at the height of Summer Willys Driving Season, I figured this is a good winter project. �This, and my horrible leak out the front of my transmission.


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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2012, 09:24:21 AM »
Well after talking with Calvin, I have decided to try the airteX 9562 pump.  I placed the order yesterday, so in the meantime I need to come up with or make a spacer.  So as I read it, it's supposed to be 1/8" right?  Or is that just a round about thickness?  Does anyone know for sure.  Maybe that is the total thickness including the gaskets to?  Better yet, does anyone have one they'd sell?
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2012, 09:52:36 AM »
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Well after talking with Calvin, I have decided to try the airteX 9562 pump. �I placed the order yesterday, so in the meantime I need to come up with or make a spacer. �So as I read it, it's supposed to be 1/8" right? �Or is that just a round about thickness? �Does anyone know for sure. �Maybe that is the total thickness including the gaskets to? �Better yet, does anyone have one they'd sell?
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2012, 10:02:35 AM »
Bretto, if you will PM me your address I will mail one to you free of charge. I don't ever intend to use a vacuum type fuel pump and I got it with the spare Jeep.

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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2012, 10:34:52 AM »
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Bretto, if you will PM me your address I will mail one to you free of charge. I don't ever intend to use a vacuum type fuel pump and I got it with the spare Jeep.
PM sent.......thanks,
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #20 on: August 12, 2012, 09:59:52 PM »
Brett,
  Looks like it's coming together for you.  I'll be anxious to see how it works for you and what you think of it.
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #21 on: August 12, 2012, 10:05:30 PM »
Calvin, I'm bringing the spacer with me and we will take it to him.

Strike that, he PM'ed me and wants it sooner. It will be in the mail when I get his address.
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2012, 10:42:57 AM »
I got the 9562 pump delivered yesterday.  
Calvin, do you recall the arm being pretty strong to actuate?  Compared to the other pump that I had in there, I am able to operate that pump failry easy but with this new one, I can bearly manage to get it to move at all.  It's resistance feels like spring resistance so its not interference resistance.  Maybe this is normal and it will break in?  Strong spring!  Good news is, it looks like it will fit in just fine with no issues other than moving the oil filter line out a bit to clear the mounting boss of the pump.
I have to get this in, Carl is expecting this to be running when you guys show up.  Thanks for the spacer Carl.
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2012, 02:25:48 PM »
 ;D Well, you have about 3 or 4 weeks before we will show up so your safe there.

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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #24 on: August 19, 2012, 12:36:35 AM »
Brett,
  Yes, I remember the actuator arm to be very stiff.  I just felt that was because it was a dual action pump.  I haven't checked it again since I installed it over 4 years and 3000 miles ago.  Working fine.
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Re: Fuel pump
« Reply #25 on: August 19, 2012, 11:21:50 AM »
I have it in, went in just fine.  Just got to buy the parts needed to finish the plumbing.  Those brass fittings are pricey little gems.
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