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61 fuel pump

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by endurorider, Sep 24, 2009.

  1. Sep 24, 2009
    endurorider

    endurorider New Member

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    I apolagize in advance, I'm new to the site and new to a 1961 cj5, so if I am not looking in the right place please redirect me. Here it goes... the new additon to the toy barn had been running great until last night. It just shut down wasn't getting fuel. I believe its the fuel pump, if so should I replace the with the stock mechanical type, if I can find one or convert to an electric type? Where can I find either one?

    Thanks:?
     
    endurorider, Sep 24, 2009
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  2. Sep 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'd replace the mechanical. Stock F134 I assume?
    Walcks, Krage, and the like have them. Check the "where to get parts" thread at the top of this section.
     
    Patrick, Sep 24, 2009
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  3. Sep 24, 2009
    wellsnmj

    wellsnmj New Member

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    Why the mechanical? I ask because in my '61 the PO replaced it with an electric and works fine..
     
    wellsnmj, Sep 24, 2009
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  4. Sep 24, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Why not? It's reliable and there's already a place for it on the engine..
    And cheaper and easier than installing an electric/ wiring/ etc. I'd guess. I haven't priced an electric lately.
     
    Patrick, Sep 24, 2009
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  5. Sep 25, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    There's one in the classifieds now..
     
    Patrick, Sep 25, 2009
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  6. Sep 25, 2009
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    What Patrick said, why not? Cheap, works well, don't have to source a block-off plate, etc.

    Just remove and replace. Don't have to monkey with wiring, rerouting fuel lines, pressure regulators, etc.
     
    sparky, Sep 25, 2009
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  7. Sep 25, 2009
    EricM

    EricM Active Member

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    Mechanical is much simpler and potentially safer. Unless you have some sort of oil pressure switch inline with the electric pump, the electric pump will continue to operate and pump fuel in an accident.
     
    EricM, Sep 25, 2009
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