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Re: fuel pump problem - 79' MGB

To: <MGALUVR@aol.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: fuel pump problem - 79' MGB
From: "David Deutsch" <drded@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:43:48 -0500
79 B has the electrics in the boot.  Just remove the cover and test for
power.

Safety Fast,
David Deutsch

----- Original Message -----
From: <MGALUVR@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 6:25 PM
Subject: fuel pump problem - 79' MGB


> I just finished a little ignition work on my 79 "B" today. Installed new
> points and plugs and plug wires. Then after a short test drive (and the
car
> ran great) it wouldn't start when I tried to start it to move it into the
> garage. I believe the problem is the fuel pump. No "clicking" of the pump
> when I turn the ignition on. And just to verify its the fuel pump I took
the
> fuel line off the fuel filter and their is no fuel or pressure whatsoever
> when the key is on. And to complicate matters, I loaned my tune up and
shop
> manual to my brother and he is out of town for a couple of days! Boy I am
> really starting the new year off in a bad way ! Does anyone know what fuse
> circuit the fuel pump is on? I checked the electrical connection and it
seems
> to be connected and grounded to the chassis OK. I sure wish they had put
the
> fuel pump in a better spot. Its a bitch getting to it without a lift of
some
> sort. I am hoping its possibly a blown fuse as opposed to the pump itself.
> Any suggestions are appreciated and a Happy New Year to all you LBC lovers
> !!!! Keep 'em on the road .............
>
>                              Bill Dillstrom in
Misery....EErrrrrrr...Missouri
>
> 62 MK II MGA Roadster
> 79 MGB Roadster


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