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Post by airportops on Nov 9, 2017 10:29:57 GMT -5
After reading the thread on identifying AC572 and clones I went back in time to find the fuel pump that was on Grunt when I bought him in 1968. Can't say for sure that it was the original because I think I am the third owner but at least the pump is representative of what was available 50 years ago. It looks like a clone and while still not made in America it is closer than what we have to choose from today. It is marked - Made in CAN (I'm hoping that is Canada :-)) The only other markings are ACX-1 and AAC468. There are no serial type numbers anywhere, inside or out. I'm working on learning how to post pictures direct from my computer and am not sure if I can make them big enough for you to see the markings. I keep getting small photos no matter how I resize them. Evidently don't know how to divide my pixels into megabytes or kilobytes - Heck, I'm not even sure what I just wrote!!!  |
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Post by rickg on Nov 9, 2017 11:16:40 GMT -5
Air-ops, I post direct from my computer as well and also need to resize fotos smaller. Once your foto is posted all an interested viewer needs to do is dbl click the foto to enlarge. You can post up to 3 fotos per post..
Your photo is of a AC of Canada late-model 572. Note that the valves are pressed in and not held by a screw-in plate.
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Post by airportops on Nov 9, 2017 12:16:31 GMT -5
Thanks Skinner, if this gets any easier I won't need my Granddaughter to lead me around by the keyboard. I'm hoping that this clone will accept the rebuild kit offered by parts supplier W. Pretty sure the split bowel job that is feeding Grunt now is about used up.
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Post by willys46 on Mar 5, 2018 1:05:33 GMT -5
Evening. About to send in my carb to be rebuilt (p.s. do I just send it straight in or do I need to coordinate) and go to looking at my fuel pump. Rebuild seems like it should be pretty straight forward but trying to go more original than not. I think I have a carter M2195. My engine was a factory packaged "rebuilt": Orange colored, but basically brand new engine (cylinders are still original and close enough to be rebuilt without boring out). looks to be a later L-Head based on bottom freeze plug elimination and reinforced bellhousing flange. I tell all this because it might bare on what type of fuel pump this is. Like I said, looking to keep as close to original as reasonably possible, so this might have been what they sent the engines out with later on. My question is these, these, something: Is it a M2195, or is it a 572 (you can see it stamped in the first picture, but in the second picture you see a 527 stamp on it). Valve arrangement doesn't look anything like the posted 572, so that and the metal cap makes me think it is a 527. If you look carefully you can on the cap that it was made in USA. Also, if you look at the 3rd pic you can see a slight ding in the cap, that okay, or do you have a replacement? Is this a good representation of the fuel pumps used for this engine? Can the cap be replaced with a metal or glass bowl? What does it matter what type of pump was used except for correct look? Looking to have to cleaned up and Cerakoted. Price for painting seems quite reasonable, but does that include the cleanup? Is that AC 572 Fuel Pump price for a replacement rebuilt original AC 572 fuel pump? Does it include the Cerakote? If I went with that route would I be able to get a discount if I sent in my Fuel Pump and a rebuilt kit for it? Sorry for all the questions. Just trying to get things straight before I send in my Carb for rebuild.    |
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Post by Scoutpilot on Mar 5, 2018 7:17:25 GMT -5
"About to send in my carb to be rebuilt (p.s. do I just send it straight in or do I need to coordinate) CLICK HERE FOR FORM and go to looking at my fuel pump. Rebuild seems like it should be pretty straight forward but trying to go more original than not. I think I have a Carter M2195. Yes. You do. My engine was a factory packaged "rebuilt": Orange colored, but basically brand new engine (cylinders are still original and close enough to be rebuilt without boring out). looks to be a later L-Head based on bottom freeze plug elimination and reinforced bell housing flange. I tell all this because it might bare on what type of fuel pump this is. Like I said, looking to keep as close to original as reasonably possible, so this might have been what they sent the engines out with later on.""Valve arrangement doesn't look anything like the posted 572, so that and the metal cap makes me think it is a 527. Originals had valves secured by a screw in plate. Clone valves were pressed in. If you look carefully you can on the cap that it was made in USA. Also, if you look at the 3rd pic you can see a slight ding in the cap, that okay, or do you have a replacement? I have some replacement parts. I s this a good representation of the fuel pumps used for this engine? Yes. Although the glass bowl pump was still available at the time. Can the cap be replaced with a metal or glass bowl? No. What does it matter what type of pump was used except for correct look? Ultimately, it matters only to you. Looking to have to cleaned up and Cerakoted. Can do. What color? Price for painting seems quite reasonable, but does that include the cleanup? Yes. I s that AC 572 Fuel Pump price for a replacement rebuilt original AC 572 fuel pump? Yes. Does it include the Cerakote? No. If I went with that route would I be able to get a discount if I sent in my Fuel Pump and a rebuilt kit for it? Yes. $25 core credit for the old unit. Are you a Veteran? a 10% discount applies if so. Sorry for all the questions. Just trying to get things straight before I send in my Carb for rebuild." That's alright. Keep them coming. My boss pays me by the question.
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