I have a '57 Ford with a 312 that is leaking oil form the fuel pump area on the engine. There is oil on the bottom of the oil pump, power steering hoses and lower A arm (I have confirmed that it is oil and not power steering fluid). I made sure the pump mounting bolts are tight. My question is it possible for oil to leak from some portion of the fuel pump due to wear or is there a potential leak point on the engine at the fuel pump area, that is hidden by the fuel pump? I don't know any thing about the age of the pump, it does work but appears to have been on the engine for some time.

I thought I would ask for advice before just spending money on a new fuel pump. Also since I am not using the vacuum side of the fuel pump (I switched to a brand X electric wiper motor) I understand that a FE pump will work. Does anybody have any more specifics as to year and application.

I have road draft tube has been resealed, so I don't think that is the source of the leak since much of the oil leaking is forward of that location.

Thanks



Jeff

Jeff Petersen