I agree with the advice to look at the old pump first, assuming it's the
correct SU pump. If tapping it with a wrench handle doesn't work, take the
plastic cover off and slide a piece of rough paper or even a fine grade of
emery paper back and forthe between the points, and I bet it will fire right
up. It will be less work than replacing it with an aftermarket pump. When
you replace the plastic cover, don't forget to wrap it with electrical tape at
the point where the cover and the body of the pump meet to keep out the grime.
Even in the unlikely event that your SU pump needs a rebuild, it's a simple
process, and if you go to the University Motors Web site, John Twist has a
free YouTube video that will show you how to do it. Of course, you'll have to
wait for shipping unless you have a supplier close by.
My '73 Midget came to me with an aftermarket fuel pump and I just dont like
it. Runs all the time. Needed a fuel pressure regulator to keep the carb
from flooding.
Best of luck!
-Mike Eldred
Wilmington, VT
'73 Midget
'54 MT TF
> Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:39:25 -0400
> From: markwisenc@gmail.com
> To: Mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mgs] '80 MGB: Faulty coil and fuel pump
>
> I wrote in a couple weeks ago asking about getting my 1980 MGB back on
> the road. My father is here and we started some trouble shooting this
> morning.
>
> Problem #1: there is no charge coming from the coil to the plugs, but
> there is power going to the coil. Fortunately, I have an extra coil in
> my "box of parts", so we're going to swap that in and see if that
> addresses that problem.
>
> Problem #2: the fuel pump isn't pumping. There is power getting to the
> fuel pump. I'd love to get a new pump sooner than later, to install it
> while I have some help. Any suggestions for an aftermarket fuel pump
> that I could buy at a local shop (Pep Boys, AutoZone, etc.) rather than
> wait for mail order?
>
> Thanks!
>
> - Mark
>
> --
>
>
> Mark Wise
> Raleigh, NC
>
> markwisenc@gmail.com
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