Re: HELP: My New Talbot 90 needs parts!

Russell Hedges (russellh(at)home.com)
Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:29:13 -0700


Irwin J Kostal wrote: >
> Well, I now have the 1953 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Saloon that I purchased in
> the garage of a friend who happened to live quite near the previous home
> of the car. It also is convenient for a Saint I have come to know, who
> is helping me out with the initial stages of the project.

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, but we're having a problem > with the fuel pump. We installed an in-line fuel filter, and when we
> try to start it up we can see that absolutely no gas is getting through
> to the carburetor. Apparently we need a new diaphragm in the fuel pump,
> but I haven't a clue as to what kind to get, or where to get it. Can
> someone help me out with this?
>

As a temporary fix, you could put in an electric fuel pump, and cover the hole in the block with a blanking plate. Then, when you have either fixed the old pump or found a replacement one(could happen!) then you just reverse the procedure.

And thank you for caring. These cars need care.

Russell Hedges

'58 Minx series II four door Red