dispatcher1011

Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone has had specific experience with M37 fuel pumps... I'm in the market for one since my truck doesn't seem to get any fuel to the carb. Simplest question first- how much fuel has to be in the tank for it to 'pick up' the fuel? I had pulled the tank, cleaned, and reassembled the tank, the fuel pickup seemed to be pretty much at the bottom of the tank, with the cleaned fuel filter element in it. I then put at least 5 gallons of fuel in the tank. Should that be enough fuel? Keep in mind the truck is sitting level, on a cement floor, on its own wheels.

I see that VPW has NOS fuel pumps for $100/exchange. I'm kinda hesitant to pay that for something that has been on the shelf for ? how long. Anyone ever bought one of these?

Then there's always rebuilding one. Anyone have good advice as far as that? I'd probably send it out to have that done, if I went that route.

I think I want to leave the vaccuum/fuel pump on it, as that is probably the way I will leave the wipers, therefore ruling out an aftermarket single (fuel pump only) one.

Just wondering what everyone else's experiences were... thanks!