[Tifosi]

Sticking that can be delt with by a few sharp raps is usually more relevant to gummed up rather than worn out.

In any event it won't hurt you to try an old trick for freeing them up:

With around 1/4-1/2 a tank of fuel put 1 quart Marvel Mystery oil right into the tank, then do to the rapping bit for a short period of time while cranking and/or running the engine.

This will pull the oil into the pump and given the properties of said oil, will clean and lube the pump a bit better than fuel alone will do.

If it works, you'll have saved the cost of the new pump, if it doesn't, it only cost a few bucks to try.


Most all the usual suspects in the suppliers list up in the 'general' section of the forum should have suitable replacement pumps available. (get a filter too while at it)

 

[Tifosi]

Marvel Mystery oil?

Nope, almost every auto parts counter carries it right on the shelf. (look for the red bottle)

 

[Tifosi]

It still has to crank and run for a bit to get the oil effectively circulated into the pump regardless of it being a spica car or not. :shrug:

But yes, anything over 20-30 seconds at a pop would be a bad thing.

 

[Tifosi]

Ok, recirculating system, I get it. LOL

It is kind of a shot in the dark, but I've had good success in the past with pumps that acted the same way, or in tank pumps that didn't spin at all. (pour in the oil, turn on the key and/or crank, then throb on the bottom of the tank with a rubber mallet)