Simon,
If you can find a Helicoil kit which matches the original threads, you can
repair them and you will not have to replace the pump body.
HTH,
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]
> On Behalf Of Simon Lachlan
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 4:38 PM
> To: 'Healeys@Autox. Team. Net'
> Subject: Alternative fuel pump
>
> Hi,
>
> I think that I need a new body for my fuel pump, an AUF301 SU, for my BT7.
> I
> think the PO must have overtightened one of the "outlet connection" into
> the
> body and damaged the thread as it felt very sloppy when I put it back on
> last time, though it didn't leak. Now, however, it does leak! Click click.
> Drip drip. Oh Bo****ks!
>
> So, maybe I can locate another body at sensible price. Maybe I can find a
> fix..some sort of threaded insert...? Any ideas??
>
>
>
> Or mayhaps, I'll just ditch it and get the Facet. Which one is it? What's
> the part number?
>
> Actually, doesn't have to be Facet...just has to be obtainable in UK.
> Don't
> give me JC Whitney parts or NAPA as I don't think we do them over here!!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Simon.
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