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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Napa fuel pump
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:58:37 -0700
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I have a pump by Walbro I bought years ago and never used. It's the 
approximate size and shape of an SU and, apparently, it uses points (but 
may be solid state). Anyone tried these? Came across this:

https://walbrofuelpumps.com/why-fuel-pumps-fail

ps. Why are we discussing this? According to some, SU pumps never fail 
and last forever (I'm just an unlucky SOB ;).

bs


On 6/13/2021 9:33 AM, Michael Salter via Healeys wrote:
> Interestingly enough Michael, AHX12 (in which you have competed for 
> many hours) runs 2 "cube" type pumps and they have proven to be 
> totally reliable.
> I wonder if some of the problems that have been reported may be 
> attributable to incorrect installation.
> As I recall the instructions provided with these pumps clearly 
> indicate that they MUST be installed at an angle of around 45 degrees 
> on a vertical surface with the outlet above the inlet.
> I have seen many installed incorrectly.
>
> M
>
>
> On Sat., Jun. 12, 2021, 9:32 a.m. Michael Oritt via Healeys, 
>
>     Jim--
>
>     I use a double-headed SU pump on my 100 because of the redundancy
>     it offers.  However, were I fitting an aftermarket pump to it I
>     would use a Carter 4570, which I use on both of my race cars that
>     have Weber DCOE's and thus require low fuel pressure (2-4 psi) as
>     do the SU's on my Healey.   I am NOT a fan of the FACET cube pumps
>     (relabelled by NAPA and many other sellers).  The Carter has never
>     let me down, this under racing conditions, etc.
>
>     Best--Michael Oritt
>
>     On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 8:43 AM Jim Werner via Healeys
>
>         Does anyone have the part number for the NAPA fuel pump that
>         is low pressure and suitable for use on Healeys?
>
>         Jim Werner
>         Louisville, KY
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    I have a pump by Walbro I bought years ago and never used. It's the
    approximate size and shape of an SU and, apparently, it uses points
    (but may be solid state). Anyone tried these? Came across this:<br>
    <br>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" 
href="https://walbrofuelpumps.com/why-fuel-pumps-fail";>https://walbrofuelpumps.com/why-fuel-pumps-fail</a><br>
    <br>
    ps. Why are we discussing this? According to some, SU pumps never
    fail and last forever (I'm just an unlucky SOB ;).<br>
    <br>
    bs<br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 6/13/2021 9:33 AM, Michael Salter
      via Healeys wrote:<br>
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        <div>Interestingly enough Michael, AHX12 (in which you have
          competed for many hours) runs 2 "cube" type pumps and they
          have proven to be totally reliable.
          <div dir="auto">I wonder if some of the problems that have
            been reported may be attributable to incorrect
            installation. </div>
          <div dir="auto">As I recall the instructions provided with
            these pumps clearly indicate that they MUST be installed at
            an angle of around 45 degrees on a vertical surface with the
            outlet above the inlet.</div>
          <div dir="auto">I have seen many installed incorrectly.</div>
          <div dir="auto"><br>
          </div>
          <div dir="auto">M</div>
          <br>
          <br>
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            <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat., Jun. 12, 2021,
              9:32 a.m. Michael Oritt via Healeys, &lt;<a
                href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
                moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
              wrote:<br>
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                <div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff">Jim--</div>
                <div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff"><br>
                </div>
                <div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff">I use a
                  double-headed SU pump on my 100 because of the
                  redundancy it offers.  However, were I fitting an
                  aftermarket pump to it I would use a Carter 4570,
                  which I use on both of my race cars that have
                  Weber DCOE's and thus require low fuel pressure (2-4
                  psi) as do the SU's on my Healey.   I am NOT a fan of
                  the FACET cube pumps (relabelled by NAPA and many
                  other sellers).  The Carter has never let me down,
                  this under racing conditions, etc.</div>
                <div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff"><br>
                </div>
                <div class="gmail_default" style="color:#3333ff">Best--Michael
                  Oritt </div>
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              <br>
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                <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Jun 12, 2021
                  at 8:43 AM Jim Werner via Healeys &lt;<a
                    href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"; target="_blank"
                    rel="noreferrer" 
moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
                  wrote:<br>
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                  <div>Does anyone have the part number for the NAPA
                    fuel pump that is low pressure and suitable for use
                    on Healeys?<br>
                    <br>
                    <div style="clear:both">
                      <div style="font:10pt Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span
                          style="font-weight:bold">Jim Werner</span>
                        <div>Louisville, KY</div>
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