Bob,
The 1275 in my 60 Sprite has a mechanical pump. I believe the engine came
from a 71 Midget. The pump is at the front of the engine on the drivers
side. I have never had it off - it has always worked perfectly.
Dave Camp
----- Original Message -----
From "Gerard" <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
To: <BCAH@aol.com>; <bugeye@yahoogroups.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: mech fuel pump
> Bob,
>
> I don't think the 1275's in Spridgets ever were equipped with mechanical
> pumps, but the same block was used some other models that did.
> Consequently, VB and Moss do not list a mechanocal pump replacemnt for
> 1275's. I don't see any reason why a 948 pump wouldn't work though. All
the
> cams would have the fuel pump lobe and I believe the mounting boss is the
> same. This is all speculation as I've never actually checked it myself.
> Give it a try...
>
> Gerard
>
> At 11:46 PM -0400 8/11/02, BCAH@aol.com wrote:
> >I'm looking at a 1275cc engine which has a blanking plate covering the
hole
> >where the fuel pump could go. It came out of a Midget with an electric
fuel
> >pump.Poking a flashlight into the hole, it looks as if there is a lobe
to
> >run the pump.Question: will the mechanical pump from my 948cc bolt right
on,
> >or do I need a different pump? Bob C in KS
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