[Spridgets] Update on blown pump, Lucas hell and other Spridget troubleshooting.

[Linda Grunthaner]

Update tonight, I removed the Facet pump and tested it on my new Interstate
battery that I hadn't installed yet and it works so I looked over the last
install from last year and I see I didn't attach the ground from the pump
directly onto the metal body but had sandwiched the thick rubber pad first.
Reinstalled after grinding metal for a good contact and did the same for
the bolt on the inside of the body for a better ground. Installed the new
battery and new battery cables after grinding the metal connections clean
with a dremel and wire wheel. Added new fuel filter and it got too late to
connect the terminals and fire her up.

Tomorrow is another day.
Lin

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 8:38 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Spridigeteers,
> I'm finally ready to fix my Spridget as I blew a few of my back discs and
> 2 weeks of traction at my chiropractor again has me good to go!
>
> I didn't want to just replace everything not working on my Sprite without
> understanding what went wrong so here is my method:
>
> I went to my mechanic who is my former student and he said these Facet
> pumps aren't that good and can over heat. He suggested I put in a relay
> which he gave me a few from his bench and a lesson on how it all works as
> well as testing. My mechanic named Will has a small junk yard too so lots
> of handy parts to learn from, he actually met Frank in 2006/07 when I
> spotted a Midget in his yard and Frank bought it and parted it out. Will
> taught me how to test the pump and components via checking for voltage drop
> on my multi meter and I was surprised about a small drop having signifiant
> meaning. I also finally bought a good big auto jack (yes I use jack stands)
> of which I had my Sprite up in seconds testing it out yesterday and I am
> super happy with it. Will suggested I replace the fuel filter every year
> so I’m glad I installed that filter such that it’s easy to swap out and
> love that I have 2 fuel line plyers. Picking up a new battery today
> cleaning all the fuse connections and replacing fuses with proper 20 amp,
> and then testing my old Facet pump. I’ll clean and recheck all grounds and
> get new heavy gauge wire and install the new pump if mine is shot. I’ll
> probably get her running but I’m going to drive over to Will’s shop 10
> miles from me and have him look her over and show me a little more on
> testing with my testers to be sure I’ve done everything correctly as Will
> loves to teach and had to drop out of teachers college his last year to
> help his dad run the shop.
>
> My parts:
> Same Facet pump so I don’t have to drill new holes
> http://www.facet-purolator.com/posi-flo-pumps.php
>
> Relay looks like this.
> http://tinyurl.com/h4ctqxr
>
> New only $100. jack with 19” lift yea that alone is motivating.
> http://tinyurl.com/zfboh8m
>
> Two of these fuel line plyers make the job a snap!
> http://tinyurl.com/hv8jxrd
>
> Also finally ordered this yellow fuel line tape.
> http://tinyurl.com/gn5xdl5
>
> Updates to follow, hopefully I'll remember to bend my legs and keep my
> elbows close to my body so I don't blow my back out again.
> Thanks for everyone's help.
> Lin
>
> 62 Sprite "Pinky" 1275 engine
>
>
>
> --
> "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut
>



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"Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut
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