Re: [Healeys] Facet Fuel Pump - Question

[Austin Healey <pajtamuvek@gmail.com>]

Even the square-type changes its sound when the pressure build up. Tke
ticking gets calm. If it doen not, it may be caused by insufficent fuel
supply.

Gergo

2012/6/8 Derek Job <derek.c.job@gmail.com>

> Hi guys,
>
> I have a facet fuel pump installed. I cannot identify the model number but
> it is cylindrical about 4.5 inches high and I'm assuming it is one of the
> silver top range shown on the web site for road and competition use.
> I believe it will be one of the compettion models but I don't know which
> one.
>
> When the ignition is switched on the pump ticks and it never stops ticking.
> The chap who sold it to me, who races a Healey, said this was the normal
> operation however the tuning guy at the rolling road said the cylindrical
> models should stop ticking although the square ones do tick continuously.
> He said told me to check the mounting and check for leaks. It is mounted
> vertically which is correct and all connections have been checked and
> tightened. It still ticks continually. It's just the pump ticking sound,
> not the clattering sound when air is in the system. I should state I have
> absolutely no problem with fuel delivery at high speed.
>
> So question is - Who is right. I'm going to fit a seperate switch for the
> pump so the ignition can be on without the ticking.
>
> cheers
>
> Derek
> www.healeysix.net
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