Jim,
I ditched the mechanical fuel pumps when I restored my 63 4. The 4 was
the first to get a Facet pump with regulator. The pump is mounted to the
outside rear of the trunk with filter. The pump was replaced with a
metal block off and I mounted a pressure regulator + gauge. The assembly
is about 20 years old and pump works fine. A few years later I did the
same thing with my 58 TR3.
When I did my 72 6, same thing. Facet + regulator from Jegs.
All three setups have never failed me. There are other pumps available
that are just as reliable and a bit quieter. But once the cars start I
cant hear the pump.
Sounds to me that the lobe on the cam is worn.
Bob
On 7/12/19 10:50 AM, Jim Henningsen wrote:
> List:
> I checked the gas tank and no pressure when opening tank. I did determine
> after testing the fuel pump by cranking engine and putting fuel inlet line
> near carb into a catch can that the mechanical lever is not pumping any
> fuel. Hand lever still does. I removed the pump, inspected the lever and
> tested it manually off car and it does pull gas out. Reinstalled and
> believe it is correct installation and hooked it back up. Crank engine and
> no fuel being pumped into can. The pump is a good quality repro but maybe
> something wrong with lever. Our club member mechanical expert thought it
> might be a cam lobe issue. I don't have a spare electric fuel pump to
> quickly hook u p but sure that would fix it. I would prefer to use a stock
> pump though.
>
> Going to order a pump rebuild kit for a spare original AC pump that I have
> and see if that works. Stay tuned.
>
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala FL
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