Fuel pump

Post by **Johnno** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:38 am

Hiya all,I am having trouble with the electric fuel pump on my "52 mm.Has anyone tried any other type of pump with any success.Is it possible to fit a mechanical pump?I have a background in engineering, so pointed in the right direction I should be able to cope with any mechanical problems.All the best,John.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:07 am

I have only seen mechanical pumps fitted to the later cars.

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:17 pm

Sounds like its time to replace your pump. The correct electric pump should last for years but they do wear out eventually, usually the points. these are replaceable but fuel pumps are so readily available that it is not worth the effort, just fit a new one and chuck the old one in the spares box. Make sure you don't buy a cheapo copy as these often do not have the internal fuel filter. A Morris Minor would not be the same without a ticking electric pump.

Post by **Welung666** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:14 am

Get an original replacement SU pump and a new set of points. Swop the pumps and change the points in the old 1 and keep it as a spare just in case. I carry a spare pump everywhere I go!