rydin4life
Gear Grinder
- Jun 18, 2010
- 7
- Willys Model
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- Willys Year:
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Hello all, I have recently purchased a 1960 Willy's pickup in pieces and am starting to dive in to the long process of restoring it. After changing out the coil and tinkering with the engine, I got it to fire up briefly. The engine sounds like it's running well for the couple seconds that it runs. I noticed that my fuel/vacuum pump doesn't work. I took it apart and cleaned every internal piece. After re-installing it, it still doesn't work.
I have two options: One is to purchase a rebuild kit for it. The other is to just buy an electric universal fuel pump and completely bypass the stock setup. I have an electric wiper motor so I don't think I will need the vacuum pump. I guess my question is, can I run an electric fuel pump and not have any issues? I don't think I will need the vacuum pump but I'm not sure. I'm very new to mechanics. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I have two options: One is to purchase a rebuild kit for it. The other is to just buy an electric universal fuel pump and completely bypass the stock setup. I have an electric wiper motor so I don't think I will need the vacuum pump. I guess my question is, can I run an electric fuel pump and not have any issues? I don't think I will need the vacuum pump but I'm not sure. I'm very new to mechanics. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank you!