I am having trouble starting the 51 232 after it sits for a couple days. It starts with starter fluid. It starts fine if I start it everyday. Carb is rebuilt, choke is correct but the fuel pump is leaking around the gasket. It runs great once started. Thinking it might need some help with the fuel pump. I might be able to rebuild it but it has different bolts holding the gasket and it is oozing. This may be causing the hard start and not getting enough pressure. I think I am looking for Part 535701. Once started the glass globe and clear inline filter are full. Sorry, pic is a little blurry.
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Looking for 232 V8 fuel pump or rebuild kit.
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Your best bet is to add an electric pump back by the gas tank and use it to prime the mechanical pump. That location for the pump was ideal for vapor locking.Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
'64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engine
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Starting fluid has been credited with blowing out head gaskets. Be careful, or better yet, don't use it.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagon
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Then and Now has the rebuild kits that are ethanol compatible. The rebuild is not too difficult, and they have very good instructions. Just remember to mark the sections, so they can be put back in the same place as original.Tom Senecal Not enough money or years to build all of the Studebakers that I think I can.
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I sell New ones, but they are Custom Built and NOT Cheap.
Be aware that these '51 to '54 Pumps are AC Pumps, not Carter as '55-'64, if you order a Kit, the AC Part Number from the mounting Flange is required.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Yes, electric sounds a good way to go. I still need to fix the leak in my pump. Like to rebuild it. Looked up Now and Then. Just need to locate the number on the pump. Still attached to the engine.51 Studebaker Starlight State Commander Coupe
53 Studebaker Starlight Regal Commander Coupe
62 Volvo PV544 Sport
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You guys amaze me by always bailing out and putting on electric fuel pumps. Over the last 40 years I’ve always kept my antiques with the original pumps, never had starting or vapor lock problems.....from early V8 Fords to Studebaker’s.
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Originally posted by tim333 View PostYou guys amaze me by always bailing out and putting on electric fuel pumps. Over the last 40 years I’ve always kept my antiques with the original pumps, never had starting or vapor lock problems.....from early V8 Fords to Studebaker’s.
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The Part Numbers are on the EDGE of the Flange, not the back or front, and probably not visible on the Engine.
I have to agree with Tim, different strokes I guess. I throw away the Electrics when I buy a car that some non-Old Car understanding Owner has installed.
Bruce, you do not understand that these pumps are on the TOP of the Engine, so leak NO Oil.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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