1962 Chevy Nova Fuel Pump

1962 CHEVROLET NOVA
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAM62
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My fuel pump is leaking. The top portion of the fuel pump had a small, silver tube about 1 inch in length and .25" in diameter. Fuel is "spitting" from this uncapped tube upon starting the car
Aug 6, 2010 at 5:09 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Sam62,

Thank you for the donation.

Our database does not have any information on your vehicle given its age so I am not able to understand the problem. Is it possible to upload a picture so we can understand better?
Aug 6, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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SAM62
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I thought I had uploaded a picture, but maybe the size is too large.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/558716_IMAG0105_3.jpg

Can you see the image now?
Aug 6, 2010 at 8:57 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The extension is the breather for the pump and fuel coming out of it means the diaphragm inside is bad and leaking.

The pump seems to be serviceable with screws holding the rims of the center on which the diaphragm is located. Problem would be getting a new diaphragm.

If you are not able to get the replacement part, then a new pump would be required.
Aug 6, 2010 at 11:30 PM
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