[Healeys] Fuel pumps (AGAIN!)

[Bob Spidell]

Makes sense.  I replaced the original regulator with an aftermarket; 
I'll check it out.

Bob

On 11/28/2018 6:00 AM, Tom wrote:
> I found the voltage regulator was misadjusted when i got my car.  At 
> 17V, a new pump quit working in less than a year.  At 14V, the 
> replacement is 10 years old and happily ticking away.
>
> Tom
>
> On Tue, Nov 27, 2018, 9:16 PM Frank Magnusson <fmags at cox.net 
> <mailto:fmags at cox.net> wrote:
>
>     Hi Bob,
>
>     I’m also not sure why you’re having problems with pumps.  Maybe
>     something common between all of them; the vent, the ground, the
>     venting of the fuel system, etc.
>
>     I replaced my original pump in the late 80’s with a stock SU pump
>     with points and it’s been on the car ever since; no problems
>     except last year when it didn’t want to start, but a rap with a
>     rubber mallet and it’s been working ever since.
>
>     Try Healey Surgeons for a replacement pump.  Their parts are 100%
>     correct and I’ve never had a problem with anything from them in
>     almost 30 years.
>
>     Best of luck,
>
>     Frank
>
>     ’65 BJ8
>
>
>
>     	
>
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