[Healeys] Dry Fuel Pump

[Larry Wendland]

Lin,  Could be the check valves in the pump body.  I had that same problem on
my '67 BJ8 years ago.  The check valves have a thin plastic disc in them and
can split and not seal off when pumping.  Hope this helps.

Larry
'67 BJ8



-----Original Message-----
From: Linwood H Rose <linwoodrose at mac.com>
To: healeylist <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Dec 23, 2011 9:52 am
Subject: [Healeys] Dry Fuel Pump


Hi Folks,
erry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
I neglected my Bugeye (too long since I started it - yes, I know better!), and
ow when the ignition is switched on the SU pump clicks like crazy, but it is
ot drawing fuel. Tank is almost full, so I am not out of gas!
I am wondering if I need to somehow prime the pump to get it going. If so,
what
s the recommended procedure. Alternatively, do I have another problem? New
pump
equired? It is a solid state SU pump, not points. I replaced the mechanical
ump original to the Bugeye long ago.
Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated.

in

in Rose
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