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Re: TR6 fuel pump

To: arb3@shore.intercom.net, triumphs@autox.team.net, vtr@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR6 fuel pump
From: Herald948@aol.com
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 21:06:52 EDT
If anyone can help Richard on his questions, please reply to HIM and not to 
me. Thanks!

--Andy

Andrew Mace, President, The Vintage Triumph Register

In a message dated 7/22/00 6:14:46 PM EST, arb3@shore.intercom.net writes:

> Hi all!
>  
>  I have two TR6's.
>  One I have owned since new, the other I have had for a few years.
>  A 74 and a 75, both are carbureted engines.
>  I am restoring the 75 right now.
>  On my 74, I found the fuel pump constantly in the way, of the oil filter.
>  I relocated the pump to the trunk, in the same location as the fuel 
injected 
> Tr6
>  I used an AC fuel pump, with a cast aluminum housing (produced under many 
> names).
>  I once bought a new pump from a vendor at the British Car Day in Bowie, 
that 
> was sold in a Triumph
>  plastic bag (as if originally a Triumph part).
>  Are any other electric fuel pumps conpatible with this application.
>  What I am refering to is any other British Leyland application.
>  Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
>  The pump I purchased was apparently on the shelf too long, and leaks, even 
> before I apply electric.
>  The leak is coming through the housing, therefore the electric motor is in 
> gasoline!
>  Not too safe I think!
>  
>  Please drop me a line.
>  
>  Richard Baines
>  RF15364/T6
>  
>  arb3@shore.intercom.net
>  
>  404 STafford Road
>  Stevensville, MD 21666
>  
>  410-643-3947
>  
>  ps
>  My favorite belt buckle is a Ford belt buckle, enameled, like an early TR6 
> Grill ornament.
>  A belt buckle for the TR6 would ne great.
>  Any possibilities?
>  
    

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