Fuel Pump Metallurgy

[68COPO]

I have a 68/69 vintage 40170 fuel pump that requires a tig weld on the mounting flange. Anyone know what this flange is made of? Looks like magnesium.
Thanks,
Rick Thayer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Alum. If welded slow and welded just the back of the flange, you should be ok. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[68COPO]

Thanks, Kim. Your a wizard!!
Rick http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Has it developed a crack near one of the bolt holes from being over torqued,or does it have an irregular mounting face created during casting?

[68COPO]

Reportedly it was misinstalled years ago and cracked on the inside of the left hand bolt hole, so it was removed and never used (NOS). Not a problem to repair, just wanted to get set up with the right gas and wire for the metal at hand. Any thoughts are appreciated. Cumby says Kim is no wizard!!!
Rick http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68COPO]

Kim,
Is it 5:00 PM in Albia yet!!
Rick http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Bad night last night http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Schonyenko2]

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Bad night last night http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Again?

[Kim_Howie]

Yeahup!!! It was sooooo bad they took me home. FUBARED

[Kim_Howie]

Weld it, then machine the back side. I wouldn't weld the front, nobody will see it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[nuch_ss396]

Rick!

Is that the fuel pump I saw on ebay? I missed the auction...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Nuch

[68COPO]

Yes it is.

[nuch_ss396]

That fuel pump has an aluminum housing and will be fairly
easy to repair. That's why I wanted it... Lucky you http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Nuch

[Kurt S]

I'd be concerned about the heat messing up the diaphram. Make sure you keep it cool.

[ORIGLS6]

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Cumby says Kim is no wizard!!!


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I was misquoted. I said he is a Wiz Head.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

If this topic has run it's course, perhaps I can migrate to a similar issue:

How is/are the fittings attached to the anodized portion of the pump? I have an NOS pump for my deuce, and after installation it leaked like a fountain, (Pittsburgh WoW show!). Turns out, the 'block' fitting has a small split where it attaches to the base, apparently not completely attached when initially assembled. I've thought about epoxy, but would like a more permanent solution - if any??