[dhomsey]

gas leak fuel pump! need help.. have pic's

i got gas dripping from this. underneath back of car. fuel pump?? wondering how to fix, sending pictures. really don't know how to stop it

 

[dhomsey]

tried to remove the four screws from bottom...won't budge

 

[84 Monte Carlo]

If it's comming out of the weep hole it's rebuild or replace

 

[eugeneragsdale]

leak

looks like to me u need to replace your fule pump

 

[dhomsey]

yeah! looks like that to me too! I didn't think fuel pumps leaked! thanks!

 

[dhomsey]

problem resolved

FYI..It's a Barry Grant fuel pump BG280. Leaking was from the o-ring. Barry Grant will not send you a new o-ring. you have to mail them the whole unit. They want to work on it themselves. (wondering if I really need it since the engine was changed out to run reg. gas. compression dropped to 9:1 from 13:1)
also I was told apply brake fluid to o-ring to stop leak. or try a holly blue pump.

 

[Tech @ BG]

That pump is designed for Drag race use ONLY and is not intended to be used on a street car. It can be used for limited street use if you use a Power Step Down box to limit the voltage to the pump when driving on the street. Due to the tolerences on that pump it would have to come back to us for service. That being the case they come with a lifetime labor warranty you would only pay for parts.

 

[dhomsey]

thank you for responding. I sent it to you yesterday. What pump would you recommend? it is limited street use. I don't even know what a power step down box is so, I say it doesn't have it. I can easily sell this one on ebay. Your input is greatly appreciated!! engine 455 pontiac (1970 ??)

 

[Tech @ BG]

Running the car on the street we'd use a BG 220 HR Hot Rod Pump system, however if you already have this system on the car just installing a power step down box http://www.barrygrant.com/bgfuel/default.aspx?page=53
should take care of you.

 

[dhomsey]

thanks! just ordered it. Can you tell me accessories I need to buy. looks like toggle switch, mounting screws, wire (size? type) (Novice here!)

 

[dhomsey]

nevermind,
Found instructions. http://www.barrygrant.com/fromBarryGrant/BG Instructions/power stepdown box.pdf