Bang on the pump--the points are probably stuck.
> [Original Message]
> From: Rohan Marr <rohanmarr@mac.com>
> To: Austin Healey List <Healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 8/31/04 9:37:27 PM
> Subject: No click click from fuel pump?!
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have been away for quite a few months and this weekend sought to get
> my 100~Six going again and out for a run. Of course the battery didn't
> have enough juice to turn over the engine so I hooked up a trickle
> charger/conditioner to try and assist - here is where I know I did the
> wrong thing and already I can see heads shaking. I knew I should have
> disconnected it first but I was excited to get her running again.
> Initially when I turned the battery cutoff switch on and turned the
> ignition Key the fuel pump made it's click, click, click and the fuel
> gauge sprung to life so I knew there was some juice and the fuel pump
> was working. After tapping a stuck float on one of the carbs it even
> stopped gushing fuel. So all is well. However when I connected that
> charger up in situ that is when I tried to turn the ignition on again
> and start the car when the fuel pump was completely silent. So I am
> afraid I burnt something out?
>
> If anyone can provide ideas of what to start with I would appreciate
> the guidance. Everything else electrical looks OK, fuses look good,
> gauges, lights and starter all work. My gut reaction is to pull the
> fuel pump and check the points etc. It may be coincidence but I am
> thinking it has something to do with connecting the charger and turning
> the ignition on. If it helps I had the charger set to only charge at 2
> amps (it has a setting up to 6)
>
> Thanks all .. and I hope to have the Healey out and about again soon.
> Regards
> Rohan.
>
>
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