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

[Linda Grunthaner]

Thanks to Brian for informing me the yellow tape is for natural gas not
gasoline as per link. I'll double check the label on mine as I suspect the
same : (

Where do I get the gasoline tape from?
Lin

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 10:26 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

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