Get it repaired if it is defective. About one week down time. I bought a new
one from Moss and carry the rebuilt as a spare on long trips. Little fuel
comes out when pump is removed. If it is ticking, check the floats and filter
if you have one.
Rich Kahn
> Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:13:11 -0400
> From: healeydriver1@gmail.com
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump
>
> Now that I've come to terms with my SU carbs, I'm turning my attention to
> the SU fuel pump. Recently I was driving (65 BJ8) in 90 degree weather.The
> car was running smoothly, water temp never over 170. As I coasted to a
> light, it just stopped running. The fuel pump was ticking like an angry
> hornet. And yes there was plenty of gas in the tank. After a few seconds
> it started back up and ran fine the rest of the way home. While I know
this
> could be any number of things, my working assumption is the fuel pump is
> starting to get temperamental. And if I'm wrong, I'm sure it will
> eventually. So:
> 1. Can they/should they be rebuilt or just replaced?
> 2. Anyone make an electronic version?
> 3. How much gas will I dump on my garage floor when I change it out?
>
> Sorry if all this seems basic. I finally have the time (recently retired)
> and want to begin to take responsibility for the maintenance of this
> wonderful automobile.
>
> Ric
> '65 BJ8
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