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Subject: Re: [TR] Triumph Electric Fuel Pump
From: Dixie4 <dixie4.wales@virgin.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 11:07:37 +0100
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I would like to add that there are two types of SU pump. Long pull and 
short push or short pull and long push.
This is to facilitate fitting the pump at the front or rear of the car.

Adrian

On 04/08/2015 01:11, Geo Hahn wrote:
> Jeff -
>
> I wasn't aware that Triumph offered and electric alternative but if 
> appearance is important then possibly any round-body Lucas pump of the 
> era would suit.
>
> You'd want correct polarity and most models (genuine SU) are now 
> available in an electronic version as well as the original points 
> variety.  I think new ones will run about $200 or so.
>
> But since they were usually mounted somewhere hidden (MGs, Healeys, 
> Jaguars) no one is likely to ever see it.
>
> Geo
>
> On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 4:22 PM, Jeffrey Gayton <jtgayton@icloud.com 
>
>     Does anyone know the manufacturer and model number of the optional
>     electric fuel pump Triumph sold for the TR4? And any thoughts on
>     how crazy it would be to find and fit one? I care too much about
>     (the appearance of) originality to go with a modern unit. A
>     vintage one would be fun, and I?m hoping it might help with
>     cold-starting woes. If I?ve not run the car for a couple of days,
>     it takes a very long time for it to turn over, and it sounds to me
>     like it?s because it takes a long time to get fuel to the carbs.
>     Once it?s running, it?s fine. And starting up after a day or two
>     doesn?t take nearly as long.
>
>     Thanks.
>
>     Jeff Gayton
>
>     1962 Triumph TR4
>
>
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    I would like to add that there are two types of SU pump. Long pull
    and short push or short pull and long push.<br>
    This is to facilitate fitting the pump at the front or rear of the
    car.<br>
    <br>
    Adrian<br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 04/08/2015 01:11, Geo Hahn wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:CANzE1bFdqEnSKOtZgHKLm_A6LwYPqPg1Ct51GFgmJqEya0LWbA@mail.gmail.com"
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        <div>Jeff -</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>I wasn't aware that Triumph offered and electric
          alternative but if appearance is important then possibly any
          round-body Lucas pump of the era would suit.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>You'd want correct polarity and most models (genuine SU)
          are now available in an electronic version as well as the
          original points variety.  I think new ones will run about $200
          or so.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>But since they were usually mounted somewhere hidden (MGs,
          Healeys, Jaguars) no one is likely to ever see it.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Geo</div>
      </div>
      <div class="gmail_extra"><br>
        <div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 4:22 PM, Jeffrey
          Gayton <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="mailto:jtgayton@icloud.com"; 
target="_blank">jtgayton@icloud.com</a>&gt;</span>
          wrote:<br>
          <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0
            .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Does
            anyone know the manufacturer and model number of the
            optional electric fuel pump Triumph sold for the TR4? And
            any thoughts on how crazy it would be to find and fit one? I
            care too much about (the appearance of) originality to go
            with a modern unit. A vintage one would be fun, and I?m
            hoping it might help with cold-starting woes. If I?ve not
            run the car for a couple of days, it takes a very long time
            for it to turn over, and it sounds to me like it?s because
            it takes a long time to get fuel to the carbs. Once it?s
            running, it?s fine. And starting up after a day or two
            doesn?t take nearly as long.<br>
            <br>
            Thanks.<br>
            <br>
            Jeff Gayton<br>
            <br>
            1962 Triumph TR4<br>
            <br>
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