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Rebuilding a fuel pump with vacuum when you don't need vacuum?

Started by TJ Hopland, July 21, 2024, 06:56:05 PM

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TJ Hopland

I have a leaking fuel pump I need to rebuild.  Its got the vacuum section on the top for the wipers but the wipers have been converted to electric so nothing is connected to the vacuum section.   

Should I rebuild the vacuum section and leave it unhooked? Stick a fuel filter on it so it doesn't suck dirt?  Or should or can I leave some parts out of it to reduce stress or wear?   I have never had one of these apart so maybe its not practical to leave bits off?   
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

Jon S

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1958 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1981 Corvette
2004 Mustang GT