Yet Another 4346 Question!

[John C.]

Here are photos of a supposedly new, never used 4346 that sold for $750.


Note that there is no parting line on the flange as per NCRS JG.


Is this possible.....opinions, conclusions?


Thank you!


John


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[Bruce B.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

If it was new why is there teflon tape on the fitting?
Bruce B

[Mike E.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

Two under-informed bidders don't make a part correct!

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

If it was new why is there teflon tape on the fitting?
Bruce B

I don't know, it just looks like to me that someone screwed in an old fitting to display it....the teflon doesn't even extend to the lower threads.....how about the parting line question?

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

Ok fine......so, is there a possibility that a legit 4346 could not have a parting line or only a legit 4346 has a parting line?

[Steven B.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

'Looks like a lot of bluing on the body and pic #4 looks like the screws heads had a bit of use. Back in the day I never bought any with bluing. Steve

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

'Looks like a lot of bluing on the body and pic #4 looks like the screws heads had a bit of use. Back in the day I never bought any with bluing. Steve

Hi Steven,


I found the ended listing on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Fuel-Pump-1956-Corvette-/231427727904?rmvSB=true&nma=true&si=LT77xg0rkO9nhoaKQLqVsq4Tl2A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

The blue may be due to a lack of lighting......one photo with lighting shows what may be the actual finish/color.


I also just noticed that no one actually bid on it. The seller also stated "Original Fuel Pump, never used, but reconditioned".....that may explain why the screw heads had a bit of use.


Whatever....I'm just trying to nail down the parting line question....if their were originals with and without parting lines......maybe a lack of or less pronounced parting line could be due to the die wearing out or it is simply a phony pump......I don't know!


Thanks!


John

[Bruce B.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

John,
In theory if the tooling (die) wears out the parting line would be more pronounced or more noticeable.
Bruce B

[David S.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

John parting line indicates original.
A couple photos showing what you want to see.
Dave

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

John,
In theory if the tooling (die) wears out the parting line would be more pronounced or more noticeable.
Bruce B

Hi Bruce,

Ok.....so much for that idea!

Thanks!

John

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

John parting line indicates original.
A couple photos showing what you want to see.
Dave

Hi Dave,

Yes, I like the parting line....and the 4346 is read left to right from the flange gasket surface, whilst the one I posted is reversed!

So, can we positively assume the the one I posted is a phony and there were no originals without a parting line? Also, may I have your pump?

Thanks!

John

[David S.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

Hi John, Sure you can have the pump.
At this time it is in my 57 so as soon as I am done with it I will give you a call.
Dave

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

Hi John, Sure you can have the pump.
At this time it is in my 57 so as soon as I am done with it I will give you a call.
Dave

Hi Dave,


Ok, cool....I'll just find a pretend one for now until you are through putzing around with my pump!


Thanks man!


John

[Jim L.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

I found and checked my never-rebuilt 4346 fuel pump yesterday. The parting line is very distinct and the "4346" looks nothing like the numerals in the (now-ended) auction:

[John C.]

Re: Yet Another 4346 Question!

I found and checked my never-rebuilt 4346 fuel pump yesterday. The parting line is very distinct and the "4346" looks nothing like the numerals in the (now-ended) auction:

Hi Jim,

Ah, she is a beauty!

Please let me know if you ever want to "part" with it!

Thanks man!

John