Ron
Thanks. This is on the guys at the restoration shop that was doing the body
work since it stopped working while they had it. They work on mostly jags
but they are familiar with the SU pumps. Just sent the shop an email to
double check things per Mayf's and Gary's email about the on demand aspects
of the SU. Will follow up with them via phone in the AM. Since they are
almost 1+ hours away I might just have them change it out and then consider
other options later.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
To: "'James Lindner'" <jliny5@cox.net>; <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 8:16 PM
Subject: RE: [Tigers] Fuel Pump Issues--Update
Jim
The SU fuel pump can be finicky; I had to tickle mine once for a
couple hundred miles.
I believe you can still buy points which will usually get you running again.
There is a section in the Shop Manual for setting the points; you might want
to check that first.
If you Google SU fuel pump; there is a guy on there that rebuilds the pumps
and test them he may even have the electronic conversion to eliminate the
points. If you want the web site I will have to look for it I know I have
it here somewhere.
I finally change my fuel pump. There are a few on demand pumps out there or
at least there were the last time I looked.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of James Lindner
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 3:42 PM
To: James Lindner; tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Fuel Pump Issues--Update
Points cleaned up and it ran for a few minutes then stopped. Look as if the
entire unit needs replacing...options for replacement???
Thx, Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Lindner" <jliny5@cox.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:34 PM
Subject: [Tigers] Fuel Pump Issues
> Hi All,
>
> For the past 10 weeks my Mk1 has been in the body shop getting some
> issues with the original body restoration (now 10 years old)
> addressed. After getting it all back together, went to start it and
> the fuel pump was dead. Thought it
> might be the charge, but even with 12V direct to the fuel pump...nothing.
>
> It is an original SU fuel pump, so the mechanic at the shop is going
> to
> try
> clean up the points to see if that works. In anticipation of a worst case
> scenario what are my options for replacement.
>
> I did not see anything at Sunbeam Specialties, but did see a
> replacement electric pump at Victoria British for $212 ($26 for just
> points).
>
> Any other options? My Mk1 has the stock 260 with the LAT 1 Induction
> set
> up,
> LAT 20 High Performance Camshaft and LAT 74 2" exhaust...no headers. It
> generates about 200+hp at the engine.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim Lindner
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