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Re: Frozen Air Pump (71 MGB)

To: mgs@autox.team.net, spatchel@radford.com
Subject: Re: Frozen Air Pump (71 MGB)
From: jurrasm@genesis.torrington.com (Mark Jurras)
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 1995 13:18:22 -0400
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> The air pump on the car has been "gutted" (interior vains removed) and the 
> car always passes the Calif smog tests. 
> 
> Problem is that recently the pump "froze" and will not turn. Any ideas on 
> how to free it up?  I'm trying to avoid having to replace the pump, 
> especially as I only need it for an event that only occurs every 2 years. I 
> also understand that air pumps are difficult to locate.
> 
> Thanks for your help
> 
> Stephen M. Patchel

The bearings are probably shot. If you can take it apart you might just need a 
set of bearings. If you can get the numbers off the bearings e-mail me and I'll 
see what I have in my desk drawer.

- -Mark

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