Original Fuel Pump Bracket

[dirtrack49]

I decided to replace the rubber mounts on my original fuel pump bracket since they were showing signs of wear. When I removed the bolts retaining the bracket, I was surprised to find that they appear to be brass? Unfortunately, one of the lock washers, possibly brass, was broken.

Is this bracket made completely out of brass? If so, I would assume since brass does not conduct electricity? However, is there a true necessity for this bracket to be made out of anything other than steel?  I will need to at least replace the lock washer. Is it safe to use a steel lock washer?

Also, after looking at the bracket more carefully (stronger glasses), it looks as if the nuts on the top have either been epoxied or spot welded in place. Anyone have a good way to remove the old rubber supports without destroying them?

TIA
Tom L.
66 230SL Auto

[dirtrack49]

Well I must be suffering from some age related brain death syndrome. I just went back to the car and took out a magnet and now realize that the bracket and fittings are not brass. I am guessing the bolts are anodized. Also, I found that I can back out the old rubber mounts with a couple of nuts backed on to each other. Maybe I had to much of a good time working on the car last night. Or maybe my new screaming speedometer has contributed to my irrational thinking. Anyways, tonight we will at least forgo the boilermakers while attempting to get things squared away.

Cheers,
Tom L.

[ja17]

Maybe you were just smelling to much gas fumes Tom?