Fuel pump casing arm

[Chris_ATL]

Hi,

I'm reviving my Pagoda, and since it's been sitting for a few years, so I'm replacing all the usual things to make sure I don't damage it, particularly the fuel system. I've drained the fuel tank replaced all filters etc and am in the process of rebuilding the fuel pump... Except it's missing one of the arms that attach the casing which covers the motor and attaches to the main body of the pump - looks like it was over torqued as part of a shoddy "restoration" - see picture. I've no idea how it was not leaking

1) Does anyone think this can be repaired?

2) Does anyone know where i can get spare parts? (just a casing, not a whole pump)

3) Does anyone have a casing from a dead pump they would be willing to sell?




Thanks!

[Iconic]

Contact BaronYoungman.
He knows a lot about these pumps (he did a demonstration at the PUB2017 in VA).
Disclaimer: He is a friend of mine. But, do a search on this forum and you will see he knows his stuff !!

[BaronYoungman]

If you are going to weld, less is more,  don't worry about the depth as much as the alignment.  There is plenty of wiggle room for the long nut, we will call it, to go down into the center piece without interfering with anything, but you have to make sure it is correct left/right or else the can will sit at an angle and not seal.  I would suggest in this case to get some Dirko and as messy as it is use that along with the o ring to get a good seal.  DO NOT GET THE DIRKO INSIDE THE CAN, but on the outside it might look bad but will seal.  Set sit 24 hours after assembling before testing to make sure the Dirko dried.
Bob