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[jsmith6752]

1966 corvette 327 350 hp I over tightened the fitting on the fuel pump and cracked the housing....ouch. Can it be welded or jb welded? Another possibility is to find a used housing only...any help...thanks, Jim

 

[warren s]

Maybe I am missing somthing, but you broke the fuel pump right?

Ecklers has a fuel pump listed for the 66 with a 327 for $31.99

 

[maxphunn]

1966 corvette 327 350 hp I over tightened the fitting on the fuel pump and cracked the housing....ouch. Can it be welded or jb welded? Another possibility is to find a used housing only...any help...thanks, Jim

Ouch!!! Would the be the AC 40083 pump?

Max

 

[jsmith6752]

the fuel pump has a threaded piece where the fuel line attaches going to the carb. It has a hair line crack and leaks...thanks for a quick response...Jim

 

[JohnZ]

Correct 40083 pumps are tough to find (and afford); Paragon has one that's identical except it doesn't have the AC logo cast in for $65.00. I'd pull the bottom casting off of yours and send it to Jerry MacNeish (www.z28camaro.com); he does aluminum repairs you wouldn't believe.

 

[sheck11]

Hello: Im not sure of the application for the 350hp but I have a 66 327/300 and I work for a GM dealer and just replaced mine with a orig style 3 piece pump still aval from GM. I can ck on the appl. tomorrow but is an a/c delco and your price should be under $50.00. Hope this helps.

 

[JohnZ]

I'm sure that's the one that Paragon sells; the AC-Delco replacements have never had the "AC" logo cast into the top of the pump since AC quit making them many years ago.

 

[sheck11]

Confirmed today GM pump is the Delco #40083 and lists for $47.72 If you have a prob call us @ 1-800-905-7223 we will ship.

 

[67HEAVEN]

sheck11,

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