The problem with the solid state pumps, at least the ones I have seen, is
that they run all the time. They are self relieving when the pressure build
up and they just keep on clicking. I used one for a while and now carry it
as a backup.
Larry Miller
http://www.ado13.com
Never try to baptize a cat.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <wmgilroy@lucent.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 1999 3:02 PM
Subject: Re: Electric Fuel pump
> Bill,
>
> If you want to go with the SU style pump that was used on earlier midgets
with
> the 1275, you might want to pull the pump and mounting bracket off another
car,
> this will also show you exactly where to mount it( above rear axle under
hump).
> The other option is to use one of the new 'solid state' pumps, which are
> actually smaller and cheaper than the SU, and from what I understand, more
> reliable. The solid state pumps are available from Moss(page A35), JC
Whitney,
> on the shelf/wall at most local auto parts stores. The price range is
pretty
> wide
> $36-78 so you might not want to jump at the first one you find.
>
> BTW - I went the SU route, but that was because I wanted to keep it
'British'.
> The other type pump may actually be easier to install.
>
> Regards,
> Bryan vandiver (59 sprite)
>
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> >To: midgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Electric Fuel pump
> >
> >It appears that my new fuel pump (< 1 year old) has a crack in the
pumping
> >arm and the old fuel pump on the engine is shot. I was thinking of
converting
> >to an electric fuel pump or maybe trying to transplant the guts (that
sounds
> >like a recipe for disaster :-)) of the new and old pump. If I go the
> >electric route where should this pump be mounted. I figure it is supposed
> >to be close to the tank. I have a bit of reluctance about drilling a
couple
> >of holes into the car body underneath. Sounds like a way to help my car
rust.
> >I would also think that the pump getting covered in road grime and water
is
> >not the best environment for the pump. So where do you add an electric
fuel
> >pump and what are my options? If I add the pump I will have to add a cut
off
> >switch. I am really going to try to make one good pump from two bust
ones
> >but if that fails I might go electric.
> >
> >
> >Bill Gilroy
> >77 Midget
> >90 Shar-Pei
> >E-mail: wmgilroy@lucent.com
>
>
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