[Spridgets] Dead Bugeye

[Mike MacLean]

Mark,
     The car runs fine now, but the pump does not sound the same.  It sounds
quieter than before.  I guess I'll replace it just I'm case and try not to run
it dry again.
Mike

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On Aug 5, 2012, at 21:19, "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> I have had two Facet pumps fail in the last 15 years and both were due to
> being run dry.  I looked into it and was told by someone that the Facet pump
> cools the electronics by having fuel pumped through it.  I do remember the
> pump making some noise but not normal when it was fried.  Now that I carry a
> spare I haven't had one go bad.
>
> Mark
> Nashville
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike MacLean" <
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:57 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Dead Bugeye
>
>
> Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
> found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
> and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no
> problem.
> Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel
pump
> is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
> fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when
> it
> is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
> Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
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