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leaking studebaker US6 fuel pump

Post by sixbysix » Thu Apr 20, 2017 10:00 pm

I have a fuel pump that is starting to leak from a small hole on the underside of the fuel pump body
I am guessing the diaphragm has gone although at this stage i can start and run the truck ok
can anyone give me a heads up on likely problem and where i can get a diaphragm if needed


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Re: leaking studebaker US6 fuel pump

Post by motto » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:40 am

The diaphragm has failed. Ross Prince will have them.
Don't run the engine until you have rectified the problem as you may be pumping fuel into the sump.

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Re: leaking studebaker US6 fuel pump

Post by artificer » Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:23 am

Once fuel pump diaphragm is fixed, drain the engine oil & start with fresh stuff.... very lucky catch!
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Re: leaking studebaker US6 fuel pump

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:01 am

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Re: leaking studebaker US6 fuel pump

Post by sixbysix » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:24 am

Thanks guys
problem sorted

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Re: leaking studebaker US6 fuel pump

Post by artificer » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:59 am

Help others who may be searching similar problems & solutions later.
How was this particular problem isolated then sorted?
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