[Mgs] Fuel pump diaphram

[Charley & Peggy Robinson]

  I agree on the diaphragm.  But as to the clutch remark, can't 
completely agree.  I've replaced many a disc but re-used the pressure 
plate depending on its condition.  Usually replaced the throughout 
bearing though. :-)

   CR

On 2/3/2010 12:32 PM, Paul Root wrote:
> I don't know whether you could or not.
>
> But to me, if I were rebuilding a fuel pump, I would replace the diaphram as a
> matter of course.
>
> Not replacing would be like pulling the engine to replace the clutch, and then
> changing the clutch disc but not the pressure plate.
>
> Paul.
>
>
>
> On Feb 3, 2010, at 11:07 AM, Mike Eldred wrote:
>
>    
>> Folks, I recently started a rebuild on the fuel pump for my '73 Midget.
>>      
> When
>    
>> I withdrew the diaphram, it sort of delaminated - split into two pieces, a
>> very pliable rubber diaphram and thinner layer that appears to be a clear
>> plastic coating that was on the non-fuel side of the diaphram.  My question
>> is, can I just cut away the clear plastic layer and rebuild with the old
>> diaphram, or do I need to get a whole new diaphram?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -Mike Eldred
>>
>> '73 Midget
>>
>> '54 TF Midget
>>
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