Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:45:14 -0700
From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
Organization: Curry Enterprises
To: david r simpson <dsimpson@ds2.ncweb.com>
CC: triumphs, @autox.team.net
Subject: Re: SPIT FUEL PUMP
References: <199710101414.KAA02103@ds2.ncweb.com>
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david r simpson wrote:
>
> To list
>
> The fuel pump failed on mu spitfire yesteday.
> 1) Could it have been installed wrong?
Not likely if it worked until now.
> 2) Whem I remove the oil pan, should I be able to remove all the >debris, or
>do I have tear more deeply into the engine.
If the parts cleared the cam, they should all be in the oil pan.
> 3) What is the deal with the different style of fuel pumps, VB >recomends a
>bent arm and then getting an spacer.
I prefer not to think about that. I have gone to an electric fuel
pump hidden nicely below the tank. (If you go this route, make sure
you install a regulator valve to keep the line pressure at about 2
pounds. Most electric pumps put out as much as 15 Pounds of pressure.
>
> For those who wish to read on, Gee maybe this is why I have been >having
>carb (I though) problems all summer. Also before I got into the >fuel pump I
>removed the gas tank and flushed it out. I did get a good >bit of rust flakes
>out, so it was not a wasted effort.
Good Idea! Further, it is wise to put a good in-line filter straight
out of the tank. I have 2 filters on my car.
Joe '63 Spit
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