Listers ...
A few years ago, I was speaking with an engineer who was experiencing
similar problems.
He vapor lock fix, was to install 3 wooden spring loaded cloths pins at the
point where the fuel comes our of the pump, and at the location where the
fuel enters each bowl which creates a heat sink.
I have put the clothespins in the same place on Eliot ('53TD) and have not
experienced any difficulties in starting. Of course, being in VT may help,
but we do have 90+ OAT degree driving days.
As the old oriental proverb goes: "works good, last long time" (and is
cheep).
Cheers
Gene
'53 TD Unrestored.
South Hero, VT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart C. Keen, Jr." <simbafish@comcast.net>
To: "MG" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 4:27 PM
Subject: [Mg-t] Solid State Fuel Pump
> Every summer I fight vapor lock problems in my TD. It has already started
> this year in Florida. Installing a metal "heat shield" between the exhaust
> manifold and the fuel bowls has only had minimal effect. In my search, I
> read that many TD owners install a low pressure Facet solid-state fuel
> pump
> by the tank to PUSH the fuel to the SU electric pumps. Does anyone have a
> part number for the correct Facet (or other manufacturer) pump?
>
> Requirements: My TD has NEGATIVE ground. SU fuel pumps 1.5-4 psi, approx 4
> GPH.
>
> Thanks
>
> Stu Keen
> 1951 MGTD Mark II
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