[Healeys] Napa fuel pump

[Bob Spidell]

I have a pump by Walbro I bought years ago and never used. It's the 
approximate size and shape of an SU and, apparently, it uses points (but 
may be solid state). Anyone tried these? Came across this:

https://walbrofuelpumps.com/why-fuel-pumps-fail

ps. Why are we discussing this? According to some, SU pumps never fail 
and last forever (I'm just an unlucky SOB ;).

bs


On 6/13/2021 9:33 AM, Michael Salter via Healeys wrote:
> Interestingly enough Michael, AHX12 (in which you have competed for 
> many hours) runs 2 "cube" type pumps and they have proven to be 
> totally reliable.
> I wonder if some of the problems that have been reported may be 
> attributable to incorrect installation.
> As I recall the instructions provided with these pumps clearly 
> indicate that they MUST be installed at an angle of around 45 degrees 
> on a vertical surface with the outlet above the inlet.
> I have seen many installed incorrectly.
>
> M
>
>
> On Sat., Jun. 12, 2021, 9:32 a.m. Michael Oritt via Healeys, 
> <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>
>     Jim--
>
>     I use a double-headed SU pump on my 100 because of the redundancy
>     it offers.  However, were I fitting an aftermarket pump to it I
>     would use a Carter 4570, which I use on both of my race cars that
>     have Weber DCOE's and thus require low fuel pressure (2-4 psi) as
>     do the SU's on my Healey.   I am NOT a fan of the FACET cube pumps
>     (relabelled by NAPA and many other sellers).  The Carter has never
>     let me down, this under racing conditions, etc.
>
>     Best--Michael Oritt
>
>     On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 8:43 AM Jim Werner via Healeys
>     <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>
>         Does anyone have the part number for the NAPA fuel pump that
>         is low pressure and suitable for use on Healeys?
>
>         Jim Werner
>         Louisville, KY
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