Attempting to restore car to original

[ArmyGopher13]

Hello I have begun the project of restoring my new to me 1973 Plymouth fury gran coupe. I have started collecting parts. The only thing that I cannot seem to find much info on is the electric fuel pump. I am not sure but I do not believe it was a factory option on this car. Is there a way to confirm.

 

[marko]

factory fuel pump is mechanical. someone has added the electric 1

 

[Big_John]

Electric pump was added.

The question you need to ask is why did they add it?. I can't read the data plate to see which engine it is, so let's give you a few scenarios. If it's a big block, either 400 or 440, there's a couple issues it could be. First is the pump is bad, and second is the fuel pump push rod is excessively worn. The push rod is a common problem.

If it's a small block, 318 or 360, there's no push rod, so it could just be the pump.

There's one other possibility, and it's one I've done myself, is the electric pump was added to help starting when the car has sat for a week. Most guys that do that will have a switch to turn it on and off once the carb is full.

I suggest getting a factory service manual for your car if you haven't gotten one already. Service Manuals – MyMopar has a downloadable '73 Dodge that will cover most, but one specific to your car is always the best.

 

[SIPLOWGUY]

I have to agree with Marko and Big John, the electric pump was an add on.

 

[CBODY67]

Where on the car is the fuel pump added?

Just curious,
CBODY67

 

[ArmyGopher13]

The fuel pump was added right next to the tank and it is according the the person I bought it from a 440. I can try to get a clearer picture of the data plate. Thank you all for the information so far.

 

[ArmyGopher13]

I have a better photo of the data plate as well I believe from my research so far it is actually a 400 not a 440 due to the plate that is angled at the front of the engine instead of flat p

 

[ArmyGopher13]

So would it be a problem to remove the electric fuel pump and then also how hard is the fuel pump push rod to replace I already have a new mechanical fuel pump on the way

 

[Big_John]

So would it be a problem to remove the electric fuel pump and then also how hard is the fuel pump push rod to replace I already have a new mechanical fuel pump on the way

Fairly easy. Remove the pump, then there's a allen head pipe plug below the opening. The push rod comes out through that hole. Sometimes it needs a little help with a needle nose pliers through the pump hole to get it to drop out. Smear some assembly lube on the new rod and slide in place. The assembly lube will keep it in place. Use some Permatex #2 (or your favorite sealant) on the plug, screw it in and then install the new pump.

I looked for a video showing this, but only found this one. This guy is kind of boring at best and he forgot to put the plug back in before bolting the pump on, but it gives you a pretty good view of what's going on.

 

[ArmyGopher13]

That is wonderful thank you. and then I would imagine that removing the electric pump should be ok as long as The other parts are good.