Fuel Pump Died - I Need to Find a Replacement - 12V2401

[Vyndance]

You have gasoline engines in the bilge of a boat. The pump you need was linked for you in post 6. If you exceed 8 psi it will leak.

[Punx]

I definitely appreciate the help everyone. I'm ordering 2 as soon as I get home

[donradcliffe]

Its a shame, but gone are the days when you could have taken the old pump into an autoparts store and asked for a replacement. The guys behind the counter would have taken a look and said, well, you need an XYZ... Nowadays, if you can't tell them the year and model of your vehicle, they and their computer can't help you.

[Dsanduril]

Just for the OP's peace of mind. The Walbro FRD replacement is an on-demand pump with a deadhead pressure between 4.5 and 7 psig. That means it will turn itself on and off, and should never exceed an output pressure of 7 psig. Exactly what the doctor ordered for your situation.

I'm sure you could find others that do the same thing, including at Napa. Just need to dig through the specs. But, if the original pump worked well, and this is the manufacturer's replacement...

[Punx]

Originally Posted by Dsanduril

Just for the OP's peace of mind. The Walbro FRD replacement is an on-demand pump with a deadhead pressure between 4.5 and 7 psig. That means it will turn itself on and off, and should never exceed an output pressure of 7 psig. Exactly what the doctor ordered for your situation.

I'm sure you could find others that do the same thing, including at Napa. Just need to dig through the specs. But, if the original pump worked well, and this is the manufacturer's replacement...

I definitely appreciate this. Thanks a lot for the confirmation. Now I can install this and be able to sleep at night

[Punx]

Originally Posted by Dsanduril

Sorry, in my previous post (which went to the moderators) I failed to check out your Carter replacement. That is probably not a good replacement if what you are replacing is a fuel assist lift pump. The Carter is a positive displacement pump. That means it will continue to pump (and increase pressure) regardless of what is happening downstream. For a fuel assist going to the engine you do not want positive displacement.

Not sure about the exact relationship, but Walbro and Bellows are somehow related. Walbro suggests:

2401 Replacement Pump

as a replacement for the 2401

Is this the only website that sells this? I can't find it locally, or even online anywhere else. Just wondering if it goes by any other name/number.

[Vyndance]

These will work safely

Low Pressure Fuel Pumps from Low Pressure Fuel Pumps Dot Com

3-5 psi will work fine.

EDIT: Do they have NAPA in Canada?

[GordMay]

The discontinued Walbro bellows pump (2401 model) puts out about 20 GPH @ 4 - 6 psi, and has been superseded by the Walbro FR Series Reciprocating Fuel Pump #FRA-1*.

* 12V, 20 gal/hr, 4.5-7.0 psi, continuous-duty, w/ two 5/16 hose barb fittings

[Punx]

I got excited when I found this locally:
http://www.princessauto.com/all-seas...line-fuel-pump

However it's 5-9 psi :/
I'll keep looking locally because I want to get her out this weekend, if not, I'll just order online.

[Punx]

I got a reply from management at Stewart Warner.
The current direct replacement for the 12V2401 is a 82089-A.

However, the Walbros that I ordered will do the exact same thing. Thanks everyone!

[moose4jesus]

I found one:

Model 12V 2401 Fuel Pump Discontinued NOS Made in USA pat# 3273086 manf 10-99 | eBay

[Chief Engineer]

Impeller fuel pump?

[moose4jesus]

I am not sure. There is an electric pump motor encased in the steel housing.

[sanibel sailor]

Rebuild kit available still.
Auto Performance Engineering - Walbro Bellows Fuel Pumps

[WALTSTAR]

I WAS LOOKING UP MY WALBRO INFO AND BEING THAT THIS FORUM CAME UP, I LOOKED. THE SUBJECT WAS SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A WALBRO 12V2401. I HAVE A BRAND NEW (NOS) THAT HAS NEVER BEEN USED AND STILL HAS THE PAPER PLUGS IN THE FITTINGS. I ALSO HAVE A FOUR WINNS, BUT WOULD BE WILLING TO HELP OUT A FELLOW BOATER IF HE STILL NEEDS THE FUEL PUMP.
I DONT THINK IT WILL WORK FOR MY CHEVELLE BUILD ANYWAY. IF THE PST I AM RESPONDING TO IS VERY OLD,
NEVER MIND....
WALT