Leaking fuel pump?

[BobRitts]

My '72 w/350 sbc has developed a gas leak, sure looks to be from the seam of the fuel pump, which still pumps fine and is probably original. The whole underside gets wet w/gas when driven, so I don't think it is leaking at a connection on the bottom.

Anyone had this happen before? Tempted to replace the whole thing, wanted to ask the board if this was a common occurrence.

thanks!

[msgross]

For only $15 for a new one I would start there....May not hurt to replace some of those rubber lines and get new hose clamps.

[cooter914]

Originally Posted by msgross

For only $15 for a new one I would start there....May not hurt to replace some of those rubber lines and get new hose clamps.

Definitely do the lines while you are at it. Don't ask me how I know. (at least my neighbors are talking to me again now)

[BobRitts]

Originally Posted by cooter914

...(at least my neighbors are talking to me again now)

Burn their house down with a fuel leak?

Actually didn't know they were that cheap... In that case I'll pick one up and drop it in. The inner fenders are still off so access is a snap.

Thanks.

[cooter914]

Originally Posted by BobRitts

Burn their house down with a fuel leak?

Actually didn't know they were that cheap... In that case I'll pick one up and drop it in. The inner fenders are still off so access is a snap.

Thanks.

Not quite. But neither of should have to mow again this year.