Points cleaned up and it ran for a few minutes then stopped. Look as if the
entire unit needs replacing...options for replacement???
Thx, Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Lindner" <jliny5@cox.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:34 PM
Subject: [Tigers] Fuel Pump Issues
> Hi All,
>
> For the past 10 weeks my Mk1 has been in the body shop getting some issues
> with the original body restoration (now 10 years old) addressed. After
> getting
> it all back together, went to start it and the fuel pump was dead. Thought
> it
> might be the charge, but even with 12V direct to the fuel pump...nothing.
>
> It is an original SU fuel pump, so the mechanic at the shop is going to
> try
> clean up the points to see if that works. In anticipation of a worst case
> scenario what are my options for replacement.
>
> I did not see anything at Sunbeam Specialties, but did see a replacement
> electric pump at Victoria British for $212 ($26 for just points).
>
> Any other options? My Mk1 has the stock 260 with the LAT 1 Induction set
> up,
> LAT 20 High Performance Camshaft and LAT 74 2" exhaust...no headers. It
> generates about 200+hp at the engine.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim Lindner
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