[TR] Sleepless in Ocala Update

[Bob]

Jim,

I ditched the mechanical fuel pumps when I restored my 63 4. The 4 was 
the first to get a Facet pump with regulator. The pump is mounted to the 
outside rear of the trunk with filter. The pump was replaced with a 
metal block off and I mounted a pressure regulator + gauge. The assembly 
is about 20 years old and pump works fine. A few years later I did the 
same thing with my 58 TR3.

When I did my 72 6, same thing. Facet + regulator from Jegs.

All three setups have never failed me. There are other pumps available 
that are just as reliable and a bit quieter. But once the cars start I 
cant hear the pump.

Sounds to me that the lobe on the cam is worn.

Bob

On 7/12/19 10:50 AM, Jim Henningsen wrote:
> List:
> I checked the gas tank and no pressure when opening tank.  I did determine
> after testing the fuel pump by cranking engine and putting fuel inlet line
> near carb into a catch can that the mechanical lever is not pumping any
> fuel.  Hand lever still does.  I removed the pump, inspected the lever and
> tested it manually off car and it does pull gas out.  Reinstalled and
> believe it is correct installation and hooked it back up.  Crank engine and
> no fuel being pumped into can.  The pump is a good quality repro but maybe
> something wrong with lever.  Our club member mechanical expert thought it
> might be a cam lobe issue.  I don't have a spare electric fuel pump to
> quickly hook u p but sure that would fix it.  I would prefer to use a stock
> pump though.
>
> Going to order a pump rebuild kit for a spare original AC pump that I have
> and see if that works.  Stay tuned.
>
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala FL
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