Dear Paul,
I've decided to just replace that Old SU pump with a new electronic one
from Pep Boys. I wish to avoid bending or altering the original tubes when
I emplace the new pump. I bought 2 1.5 foot lengths of 3/8 inch braided
fuel line and the nifty fittings that mate with the original tubes so that
I have some leeway as to where I bolt the new pump. Any suggestions?
I am waiting until we get a "cool" day here in Hades so that the fuel I
spill will not immediately vaporize and explode! Any suggestions as to how
to minimize fuel spillage short of draining the tank?
"Never Ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
John J. Peloquin
Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521
On Thu, 6 Aug 1998, Paul Hunt wrote:
> john peloquin wrote:
> >
> > Dear Netters,
> >
> > I have a problem with the fuel system on my '70 BGT. Essentially, when I
> > start it up in the morning, it will run fine, but shortly thereafter (as
> > long as 5 or 10 minutes, or as few as three) it will often just die.
> > I turn the ignition off and wait a bit. After letting it sit for a while,
> > maybe two minutes, I turn the key and the fuel pump clicks like mad and
> > the car starts right up. Today, however, the fuel pump didn't click and
> > the car would start and run for 10-20 seconds before stalling out again.
> >
> > Am I in need of a fuel pump rebuild or replacement?
> >
> > Thanks much.
> >
> > "Never Ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
> > John J. Peloquin
> > Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521
>
> Sounds like the pump contacts were intermittently sticking, and are now stuck
>fast.
>
> PaulH.
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