Airtex mechanical fuel pump... Junk?

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Bluegrass40

Bluegrass40

10 Year
Joined
Aug 3, 2012
Threads
71
Messages
660
Location
Louisville, KY
Anyone have any experience with an airtex mechanical fuel pump? Don't have the $ to spend on a unit from CCOT etc.

I'm trying to replace an electric pump that the PO put on. It is making noise and is on its last leg...

What are the risks associated with failure of a mechanical pump?

Let me know if you have any thoughts.

upload_2015-2-16_14-12-5.webp
 
Airtex has an excellent reputation. If the picture represents the product, that is a high quality looking pump. A couple of weeks ago I "thought" my problem was the fuel pump and purchased one here in Ecuador, made in Taiwan, for $55 and it is nowhere near the quality in appearance of this pump, which appears to be rebuildable. I did use the new pump for a couple of days but determined that was not the problem, took my Toyota pump apart, cleaned it up, inspected it and re-installed. Kits are no longer available for that pump. New Toyota pumps are pushing $200. I would have no hesitation in purchasing this pump. I see the note about "only available for ship to home." I would check with a local Carquest dealer about that so that I could see the pump before laying down the cash. Don't forget to pick up two new gas filters. I will "presume" you have one between the tank and the pump and one between the pump and the carburetor.
 
So I'm guessing you are stock factory carbureted or diesel. Had PO installed an engine swap, or TBI injection on your stock engine, that could be the reason for an elec. pump (needing higher pressure)?????
 
2f with a weber 38. At some point there was an auxiliary tank that was at removed before I got it.

I have the weber tuned fairly well but want to get back to a stock carb or a trollhole.
 
One other note. There is not a pressure regulator on the system. So the weber is receiving whatever the electric pump is putting out (although the pump is on the frame railroad tracks under the tank so there are some significant pressure drops along the way)
 
This mechanical pump may not be an option. I went to check out of the online store, and it said that there were 0 in stock... I searched several other sites, and could not find it anywhere (including airtek.com). I guess it may have been too good to be true.
 
Well that likely saved you a lot of frustration, because the fuel inlet on the pump pictured would have been really close to, if not interfering with the oil filter housing on your 1978 2F.

That is why the OEM pump, that is still available, has the hose barb at the location adjacent to the one in the picture, and allows for proper fitment on the 2F engine.
 
Search for 23100-61030 (OEM part #) on eBay. There's a vendor selling a new Kyosan pump of this part # for $107.63 shipped. I believe Kyosan is the OEM supplier of this pump. The price also sounds a bit "too good to be true", so it'd be interesting to see what you find out.
 
Racer65 said:
Search for 23100-61030 (OEM part #) on eBay. There's a vendor selling a new Kyosan pump of this part # for $107.63 shipped. I believe Kyosan is the OEM supplier of this pump. The price also sounds a bit "too good to be true", so it'd be interesting to see what you find out.
Click to expand...

I can get you the Genuine Toyota pump ( 23100-61030 ) for $99. PM me if you need one ;)
 
Slightly different (vertical snout) on the inlet from what I remember being stock.
 
Airtex is right down the road from me. Most of their products are reman. That's why the price difference. I have used them and been happy with their products.
 
@Poser : You have a discerning eye for all things 40! Thanks for the comments.

FYI to everyone else....
I called advanced auto today and they contacted Carquest (their supplier) who is possibly/likely supplied by Airtex. Carquest did not have any in stock. Not sure if or when they will have more available.
 
Autozone carries this same pump. Bought one a month ago. Haven't installed it yet so not sure about the quality.
One thing is certain, mechanical pumps will last much much longer than any electric pump.
 
Poser said:
Well that likely saved you a lot of frustration, because the fuel inlet on the pump pictured would have been really close to, if not interfering with the oil filter housing on your 1978 2F.

That is why the OEM pump, that is still available, has the hose barb at the location adjacent to the one in the picture, and allows for proper fitment on the 2F engine.
Click to expand...
I would not even think about non OEM for this. I went through 2 pumps before I finally bit the bullet and got the original. Fit like a glove, didn't leak, and I can rebuild it if it EVER dies.--Some parts after-market are not worth it--this is one of them.
 
one of the only non OEM parts I have bought, Kyosan pump from the local parts store, not sure why I did not go OEM, must have been a reason

I forget(but its on a 2F) which Cruiser its on.......but its been going for 10 years at least, think its on the 82 maybe....

I have one someplace with the hand primmer thingy....need to rebuild that
 
Wasn't Kyosan OEM?-- I thought it was.
 
My 79 had a Kyosan on it. Replaced it with another I got off of Amazon of all places. It looks different than that one. It must of changed in 79.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Back
Top Bottom