My brand new pump leaked from the joints when first installed. After
substantial wiggling and various new seals, it finally stopped. At worst,
the leakage only amounted to a drop or two, but I know that it can be
worrisome.
----- Original Message -----
From: wizardz <wizardz@maxinter.net>
To: <Swkintx@aol.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: fuel pump leaking
> You can rebuild them and it really isn't that hard if you get (have)
> a reasonable manual.
> But it can't hurt to buy a new one as well. Keep one in the trunk
> for when this kind of stuff happens.
>
>
> Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
> OBie - '73 BGT - daily driver
> http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
> Punkin' - '78 Spitfire - corner ripping screamer
> http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
> Lil' Greenee - '73 RWA Midget - lady killer
> http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Swkintx@aol.com <Swkintx@aol.com>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, January 21, 2000 7:42 AM
> Subject: fuel pump leaking
>
>
> Is it possible for a fuel pump on a 1500 79 midget to leak and still work
> properly? I noticed a strong gas smell and I saw a drop of gas hanging on
the
> bottom of the fuel pump. I tightened all the connection but still have the
> smell. When the pump is going bad will it leak? Can you rebuild the pump
or
> should I just buy a new one?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve k
>
>
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