1961 383 fuel pump
 

Any suggestions for a mecanical fuel pump replacement that is currently on the market for this engine? I have seen quite a few advertised from companies that say that they will fit, but I have learned to be skeptical. I will probably add an electric later as a backup but want a current mechanical for now. I have also seen that they are real easy to rebuild, which I will probably do later to the one I pull off. What I would appreciate is knowing if any of you have bought a current fuel pump that is on the market and had sucess. The car is a 1961 Windsor. I bought the car a few weeks ago and it has been sitting for awhile. I rebuilt the carb and the engine runs well, but I know better than to believe in a fuel pump that has been sitting for years.

Maybe try Carter or Airtex.....
If Not Check with these folks....https://www.oldmoparts.com/

I'd change out the pump to cam rod while at it. They definitely wear and cause a knocking sound when worn.

I can’t remember what years it was that the 383 was produced in a RB format. I can’t recall if it was the end of the first year and the second and third year of production or simply the first and second years?

1959 for the Windsor Golden Lion cars..

Thanks for the info. I have never dealt with a fuel pump with a cam rod before. Luckily there is a lot of information on what to expect. It actually looks like it will be easier to deal with that the ones that run off an eccentric, like the ones I am used to.