Carter M3530 Mechanical Fuel Pump

Carter M3530 Mechanical Fuel Pump

The Carter M3530 is a mechanical fuel pump built for classic Chevrolet, GMC, and Pontiac applications that use a die cast screw type pump. It delivers OE-style fit, form, and function for carbureted fuel systems, with the correct tube inlet and outlet layout for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 1963-1966 Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala, El Camino, Malibu, 1964-1965 Pontiac LeMans and Tempest, and 1964-1966 GMC G1000 Series applications listed below.

• Mechanical fuel pump for carbureted engine fuel delivery
• Tube inlet and tube outlet configuration
• 1 outlet with 1/8-27 NPSF outlet fitting thread size
• Operating pressure range: 3.5 to 4.5 psi
• Minimum flow rating: 20
• Gasket or seal included
• OE fit, form, and function focus for classic vehicle service

Fitment Details

• Fits 1965-1966 Chevrolet Bel Air, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump; without Anti-Smog
• Fits 1965-1966 Chevrolet El Camino, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump; without Anti-Smog
• Fits 1965-1966 Chevrolet Impala, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump; without Anti-Smog
• Fits 1966 Chevrolet Malibu, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump; without Anti-Smog
• Fits 1965-1966 GMC G1000 Series, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump; without Anti-Smog
• Fits 1964-1965 Chevrolet Malibu, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump
• Fits 1964-1965 Pontiac LeMans, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump
• Fits 1964-1965 Pontiac Tempest, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump
• Fits 1963-1964 Chevrolet Bel Air, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump
• Fits 1964 Chevrolet El Camino, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump
• Fits 1963-1964 Chevrolet Impala, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump
• Fits 1964 GMC G1000 Series, with Die Cast Screw Type Pump

What This Fuel Pump Helps Address

• Hard starting caused by weak mechanical fuel delivery
• Fuel starvation under load from a worn pump diaphragm or valves
• Low fuel pressure that affects carburetor performance
• Intermittent stalling related to inconsistent fuel supply
• Restoration needs for original-style Chevrolet, GMC, and Pontiac fuel systems

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses a die cast screw type pump before ordering. Confirm the inlet and outlet tube orientation, outlet thread size, and pressure requirements against the original unit. This part cross-references Airtex Fuel Pumps 6790 and Delphi MF0073 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Carter Fuel Systems focuses on OE fit, form, and function with broad vehicle coverage and problem-solving design features for classic fuel system service. Part number M3530 is built for direct replacement use in the listed applications.