fuel pump for 58 President

[mnmfive]

Can anyone tell me what type of fuel pump was installed on the 58 President? Did it have a glass bowl at the bottom or a filter located somewhere else? I want to put the original back on my car, don't know if I should buy one off ebay? If I do should it be rebuilt with new guts? Thanks Jim R

Jim Rostron

[lstude]

This is from the 58 Studebaker Provincial leaflet. The engine is the same as the President, but the colors on the engine are not correct, but the fuel pump is.

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Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[Roscomacaw]

Jim,

I don't think the glass bowl matters. I wouldn't buy a pump off ebay without the plan for rebuilding it - even if it was presented as rebuilt. Some of those rebuilt pumps have come from stock that's set around for DECADES! A kit from one of our vendors it likely to have parts that are resilient to modern, ethanol-enhanced fuels.
I've got OODLES of V8 pump cores here! You could HAVE one for the cost of shipping!

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[mnmfive]

don't you need a filter? I thought a filter was necessary. I still have an old pump. If just buying a rebuild kit from a vender is the wsy to go, sounds good! thanks for the advise.

Jim Rostron