Fuel pump

[idoc]

I started the wag today and gas begin leaking from the mechanical fuel pump. What would make this happen?

So now I think I am going to replace it with a electric fuel pump.

Any pros or cons on switching to an electric pump?

[AJ Johnson]

go for it... elec. are better all the way around, IMHO...

[BostonWagoneer]

Originally posted by idoc:
I started the wag today and gas begin leaking from the mechanical fuel pump. What would make this happen??Normal wear and tear. The diaphragm wears out. Be sure to change your oil soon. If the pump is leaking outside, it's likely leaking inside the crankcase too. You don't want to roast your bearings.

Originally posted by idoc:

So now I think I am going to replace it with a electric fuel pump.?Is that a question? smile.gif

Originally posted by idoc:

Any pros or cons on switching to an electric pump?Electric pumps can be wired to prime the system from the "ACC" key position. They can also be tied in so that fuel shuts off when oil pressure goes to zero, or the tach hits zero, etc. which is good during an accident.

Mechanical pumps are a direct replacement, but electric will work too. smile.gif