And the pump in the 1500 Midget is very accessible, right behind the
dizzy.
Larry
>>>>On 7/17/00 5:48 PM so and so (Jim Stuart) said. (And I quote:)
>
>Charles-
>
>Your Midget fuel system is no different than an MGB except for part
>no's. Any of the SU pumps will "flow through" if not operating, as will
>the Facet. This may not hold true for other types of pumps, but you are
>safe with these. Been doing it for several years now.
>
>Not sure of the best mounting place for a second pump in a Midget, its
>been a long time since I sold my last one.
>
>
>Why electric pumps in place of mechanical? One reason is location.
>Narrow frame rails on our cars, esp. the Midget, & steering racks can
>interfere with the location of a mechanical pump, usually driven off the
>cam & located in the front of the engine. The 1500 midget (with the
>Triumph engine) did use a mechanical pump.
>
>Jim Stuart
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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Neuropsychiatry Section
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