Mechanical Fuel Pump Solution ?

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 12:40 am

Cam thanks for posting the pictures, I think it shows Chris what I meant by moving the pipework to a different location, and yes all Minors were fitted with electric pumps.

Post by **Chris Morley** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 2:20 am

Yes Kevin, I see what you mean. The re-location of the fuel pipe would certainly help - heat from the engine / exhaust would rise away from it and there would a good flow of cool air when the car was moving.

Post by **turbominor** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 9:28 pm

On my last 1098 it did not have the hole for the mechanical pump, it drilled and tapped with the engine in but the sump dropped.

I have seen lots of Minors with the metal fuel pipe bent dangerously close to the exhaust which cannot help the situation

Post by **Kevin** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:44 am

it drilled and tapped with the engine in but the sump dropped.

Sorry but I am confused by this remark

Post by **Gareth** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 10:51 am

I've found the point on Phyllis' engine, although there's no hole there - nor a blanking plug. However, the architecture is there for the point to be drilled to accept a mechanical fuel pump, if required.