Carter Super Fuel Pump HELP!!

[1968rt]

Developed a leak at the lower gasket on the pump. I took it apart to clean out the old gas. Its been sitting 1 year with only about 1 hour of use on the pump. When I removed the lower portion I found a black square hard sponge. Ive never seen this. Could this have caused a problem with the check valve, which caused the leak? HELP

 

[ruffcut]

Did that sponge material come from a fuel cell?

 

[khryslerkid]

No it shouldn't. I'm trying to remember why they place that in there.

@Mike-Casella should know. He's our fuel pump expert.

Found it...

The only purpose of the piece of foam is to support the seal between the bowl and valve assembly during assembly.


http://www.moparchat.com/forums/performance-talk/91726-carter-fuel-pump-mystery.html

 

[1968rt]

thanks guys! it appears it should be there or at least when new.