[Healeys] No Power

[Bob Spidell]

Kees,

I think we're in violent agreement here.  Points are the SU fuel pumps' weak 
knee; if you clean/replace and adjust the points every few thousand 
miles--Norman Nock once told me they did this as routine service back in the 
day--they probably won't fail.  But that's hardly the epitome of durability and 
reliability (mechanical pumps, for instance, can be expected to last up to the 
life of an engine).


Bob


Oudesluys wrote:
> I tend to agree with Alan, I never had any problems with SU fuel pumps, 
> but then I always use a filter in the fuel line before the pump and I do 
> clean the points regularly using a bit of stiff and roughish paper.
> Changing the points is an easy job (I carry a spare set, but I never had 
> to do it yet) and you can replace the points with a solid state 
> switching unit,. I think Burlen do them..
> Kees Oudesluijs,
> NL
> 

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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