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Originally Posted by Shiny
Good point. I have never torn a pump apart but every online drawing I find suggests the valves are simple - like a disc or flap that may not have a backing spring to hold it closed. If this is the case, and since there is no significant back-pressure or residual pressure other than the weight of the fuel, I can see how these valves could leak a little.
Mike
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The Carter 6907 has springs for the fuel inlet/outlet valves. The rebuild kit included new springs, pins, diaphragm, and sealing discs.
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'69 Firebird, 400/461, 290 Eddy D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears
'69 LeMans Vert, XS 350, #47 heads, TH400, 10 Bolt 3.23 gears, work in progress
‘66 Lemans, 455, 310 KRE D-Ports, HR 236/245, TH400, GV OD, 12 bolt 3.73 gears - see it here:
https://youtu.be/RP_s1wJKm_Y?si=K0NZxoTyaGcj8Dcb
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