Original AC fuel pump

**galveston** · #1 10-01-2016, 01:14 AM

Does anyone know if someone is rebuilding the original AC crimped diaphragm pumps?

**Billohio** · #2 10-01-2016, 01:38 AM

guy on ebay goes by aarchivehunter. I think his business is goathill classics? He has rebuilt for sale. You might check with him. I have one of his on my z and no problems

**Salvatore** · #3 10-01-2016, 02:26 AM

Correct Goat Hill in California does good work. Also makes the correct balancer's for the 69 Z/28. Guys name is Paul.

CamarosRus · #4 10-01-2016, 04:46 AM

I have two A/C pumps at Goat Hill now.............will show pics
when I get them back

Viz · #5 10-01-2016, 12:06 PM

Having mine done right now, on the highest recommendations from a ton of Mustang guys, by
Fred Ballard. Do some Google searches on his work.

[email protected]

Viz

**Kurt S** · #6 10-02-2016, 03:06 AM

What's the approximate cost?

parkbrau · #7 10-02-2016, 05:14 PM

Fred charged $220 last I heard. He posted on CRG.

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=4322.0

Viz · #8 10-02-2016, 09:30 PM

With return shipping, $240.

CamarosRus · #9 12-22-2016, 07:28 PM

I just got back my two 40726 A/C Fuel Pumps from Goat Hill Classics.

The new lower steel portion (crimped) is CLEAR ZINC plated.
I've never seen an original that wasnt YELLOW ZINC Dechromate ?????

Of the two, one of the main bodies (aluminum die cast) was recolored
a Dark Olive Green (??). The 2nd pump body was not recolored at all
and not fit to be on a show car ?????

I paid $137.50 each to have these "R&R (Rebuilt & Restored ????)

I've written Paul for an explanation.

Do members have pictures to post of what they believe to be correct fuel
pump restorations ????

CamarosRus · #10 12-22-2016, 08:10 PM

Below is the reply I received from Goat Hill...........
<span style="color: #000099">
" Good afternoon and I am sorry that you were "stunned".
A. We simply hand wash ALL Crimped AC Fuel Pump AC housings rather than ANY mechanical or Chemical process that would alter the Original Cast finish.
B We assemble ALL crimped Fuel Pumps with the New Canisters that we receive from our USA Vendors. There were and still are various colors of Zinc DeChromate from near clear to a yellowish gold and we have no control over what we receive.

Goat Hill Classics</span>

I am very disappointed with the cosmetic restoration on my two A/C embossed
426 pumps..........
Clear Zinc is Silver & Yellow Zinc DiChromate is Goldish/Yellow (what a B.S answer)
I anticipated that a restoration would include recoloring the body (ala Eric Jackson on Holly Carbs)

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