I haven't had the trouble on my TD but I don't drive it that much.
On my A I got so disgusted with SU pumps after going through three
brand new ones in one summer, I replaced it with the one from
Autozone that was identical to the Facet and never again had a problem.
I doubt it is vapor lock, just a bad pump. They get hot and quit
working. The old one stays in place for looks because you can pump
through it.
Mike
On May 7, 2008, at 7:53 AM, Gene Fodor wrote:
> 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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