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size=2 face=Arial>There doesn't seem to be enough opinions and diversity of
comments on fuel pumps. Why is the Ecco 15LM12 being discriminated
against?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial>Harold</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> Healeys
[mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Frank
Magnusson<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 29, 2018 10:28 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
healeys@autox.team.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Healeys] Fuel pumps
(AGAIN!)<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hi Bob,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Interesting discussion on pumps. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I think the mileage you are driving has to be much higher
than the typical Healey owner and could exacerbate the problem.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I’m just going through all of this on my Triumph Stag;
replacing pump, making sure fuel and vent lines are clear, etc. The old
pump died but it was a Facet pump and was never meant for that car; going back
to stock.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>On your Healey, I think I would look at what other things
would stress the pump if its something other than the pump itself.
Some good suggestions the last few days.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>I think I would:<o:p></o:p></P>
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<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">disconnect the fuel lines
and blow them out with compressed air to make sure there is no obstruction as
Michael suggested.<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Is your pump in the stock
location? If not, that may be part of the problem. I’ve read
recently on other brand pumps (Facet) losing their prime if higher than the
fuel tank. Certainly that would stress the pump.<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">I’d check the voltage
regulator to make sure that you aren’t frying your points if its set too high
as Tom suggested.<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Not sure how your pump is
vented as Kees referred to. Mine is not vented to the trunk, but just
using the std vent, but mine doesn’t get driven much anymore and only in dry
conditions. But years ago, I did drive it back from the Tri-Healey event
in OK in pouring rain the entire trip for about 5 hours, and it didn’t skip a
beat.<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">I don’t think the Healey
fuel system is really vented; certainly there is no egr system. But I
think maybe the fuel cap is vented sort of. Not sure if that is stock on
yours or partially plugged. If it was completely plugged, I think you’d
have performance problems, but any restriction there is going to stress the
pump. Again, not sure if it is vented the way it’s designed, but I think
so.<o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Lastly, are the pumps
you’re using the correct specs for the model Healey you have? Sounds
obvious, but some of the suppliers these days sell parts that aren’t really
100% correct; they are close and they work most of the time in most
applications, but if they can stock 1 or 2 different parts instead of 10, they
will. If that’s questionable, I’d go to Healey Surgeons or David
Nock.<o:p></o:p></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Best of luck,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Frank<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>’65 BJ8<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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