[Healeys] Facet Fuel Pump - Question

[Derek Job]

Thanks for clarifying guys.

Derek

On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Austin Healey <pajtamuvek at gmail.com> wrote:

> Even the square-type changes its sound when the pressure build up. Tke
> ticking gets calm. If it doen not, it may be caused by insufficent fuel
> supply.
>
> Gergo
>
> 2012/6/8 Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>
>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I have a facet fuel pump installed. I cannot identify the model number but
>> it is cylindrical about 4.5 inches high and I'm assuming it is one of the
>> silver top range shown on the web site for road and competition use.
>> I believe it will be one of the compettion models but I don't know which
>> one.
>>
>> When the ignition is switched on the pump ticks and it never stops
>> ticking.
>> The chap who sold it to me, who races a Healey, said this was the normal
>> operation however the tuning guy at the rolling road said the cylindrical
>> models should stop ticking although the square ones do tick continuously.
>> He said told me to check the mounting and check for leaks. It is mounted
>> vertically which is correct and all connections have been checked and
>> tightened. It still ticks continually. It's just the pump ticking sound,
>> not the clattering sound when air is in the system. I should state I have
>> absolutely no problem with fuel delivery at high speed.
>>
>> So question is - Who is right. I'm going to fit a seperate switch for the
>> pump so the ignition can be on without the ticking.
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> Derek
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