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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 | Replaced the fuel pump two years ago and it leaked externally as soon as I installed it. Took it back for replacement and all went well. Until a couple of weeks ago. Appears that the fuel pump is leaking into the engine. Can anyone recommend a good pump? Airtex (Carquest) is the one I'm having issues with.
1961 Chevy C10
235 C.I. Engine
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Rockauto.com has a Carter fuel pump listed for 1963 235.
I had problems wth two Airtex fuel pumps - they are now gone.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 | Thank you sir. Throwing the Airtex in the trash and going with the Carter. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 924 | I concur with Mr. Tim's recommendation. My personal tally on the faulty Airtex 4149 pumps is three (3).
Two in one week. We never could determine "why" they would not pump, or seal.
Brad
Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | Be careful- - - - -some of those "Carter" pumps are actually an Airtex pump in a Carter box!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Jerry is correct, as usual.
I did get one that was different (and, one that was the same as the Airtex). | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,715 | Find an original at a swap meet.
Call "Then & Now Automotive" in Boston, and acquire a rebuilding kit.
Rebuild the original.
Forget about fuel pump problems.
Jon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Thanks, John. I think I will contact them for a spare rebuild kit. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 | Are the Airtex and Carter marked somehow? How to make sure the pump in a Carter box is not an Airtex? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 | Learned something new again! The thought of rebuilding a fuel pump would have never crossed my mind. I guess I'm too indoctrinated with the buy and replace mentality.
Thanks
Larry
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 36 | Installed new Carter pump this morning. A few seconds of turning over and the 235 came to life. Thanks everyone. Great site! | | |
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