Rochester FI folks out there?

[Hib Halverson]

Do you work on your own FI?

If you do, where do you buy parts?....Other than Jack Podel, of course.

Anyone have any used F.I. stuff. I'm looking for a useable fuel pump or at least the fuel pump drive shaft...one with no seal groove worn into it.

 

[jerrybramlett]

I suggest you buy reproduction FI parts from John DeGregory or Paragon. Both of those are honest businesses who care about customer satisfaction.

There aren't many folks who sell original Rochester FI parts. Most of the professional rebuilders keep their spare parts for future use on customer units. I've been selling mine through eBay, including several high pressure gear pumps over the last few years. I've still got a pile of stuff to unload. However, since you've never bought anything from me in the past, I doubt you're interested in any of the NOS and used parts I have.

Jim Neuffer in NY advertises that he has a large stock of original FI parts. I've bought some beautiful plenum castings from him in the past. You may want to give him a call.

Chris Wickersham in CA sometimes sells original parts on eBay too. You might call him and see what he's got right now. He mostly works on vintage race units, but he sometimes has very nice stock parts left over.

The reproduction gear pump shaft offered in the Paragon catalog for about $35 will work fine. It is a few thousandths undersize compared to an original, but it is very smooth and seals well.

 

[Hib Halverson]

Thanks, jerrybramlett and to all who replied here and on the Vettenet.

I receveived a recomendation of Jim Thorpe in Iowa. He's going to rebuild my high-pressure pump and sell me some diaphragms and some nozzle tops.

Just curious. What'd you get on eBay for the pumps you sold?

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Just as a point of interest, Jim Neufer's shop was just down the street from me when I was in High School. Back in 1974, he had 10 FI systems hanging on the wall in his shop along with Cosworth engines and all kind of stuff he has been collecting for a long time.
I still see him at the car shows from time to time.
Pete.