Fuel pumps?

Post by **nick69** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:21 pm

So im gonna need to get a new fuel pump for the 1098 in the next couple of weeks, any one recommend any??

Have been looking at a few New type SU pumps but are they worth the ££

Nick

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:23 pm

Yes, IMHO. Last far longer than the others

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:26 pm

Can you not just service your old one?

Post by **nick69** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:32 pm

What about Facet??

Also what type of pump should I be looking at? Its a bog standard 1098 as they seem to range from £60-£200+

The Solid State Facet Road pump is £50.

Post by **nick69** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:33 pm

alex_holden wrote:Can you not just service your old one?

Dont have one unfortunatly. Replacing an 803 with manual pump.

Post by **wiglaf** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:21 pm

I've just tonight fitted a nice little "Fuel Pump (Genuine S.U.) Standard Type With Points" into my 948 and been for a spin, and it seems absolutely fine... identical to the one it replaced, apart from the seals not being shot - and being an awful lot cleaner!

That was £60 something - I picked up a couple of other little bits and a bulkhead rubber too and the total was £73.73, which stuck in my head

Post by **rayofleamington** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:06 pm

Avoid the 'Hardi' pumps as they are not suitable for a Minor.
I've never had a problem with the SU pump as long as the points are good (points are only ~£10 to replace)

Post by **Leo** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:20 pm

Genuine SU Pumps are the best but even they can let you down.
I had a new Minor Van in 1966 and the pump often cut out without warning. So be warned. I have just fitted a new SU unit to my 69 Traveller but will always carry a spare pump just in case.
New SU's are about £65, avoid the electronic type, in my experience they are even more troublesome

Leo

Post by **simmitc** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:15 pm

Stick with the original type SU, but if you want something different then ensure that it is a "suck" and not a "push" - many are fitted near the tank and are not suitable forthe Minor.

Post by **wiglaf** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:21 am

Glad I got that one right!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:44 pm

Agree - avoid the electronic version - stick with good old points. Seems expensive though for a new one - seriously consider a secondhand one - and put new points in it. I assume your 1098 block has no hole for the mechanical pump ? You ''could' open up the hole (it's v thin in the block) and fit the mounting studs - the cam is there on the camshaft.

Post by **nick69** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:35 pm

Thanks for the advice. It doesnt have the port in the block no but tbh I would rather an electric pump.

I did see an SU points pump sell on ebay the other day for just under £30 if I recall. Ill have to keep my eye out.

Cheers
Nick

Post by **Pyoor_Kate** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:22 am

I actually switched over to the mechanical pump when I switched to a 1300 engine, and I have to say I've not looked back. The mechanical pump (with it's different routing of fuel, probably more than anything else) doesn't suffer from fuel vaporisation - and in a minor that's my main vehicle (well, was / will be) then that's a serious advantage

Post by **alex_holden** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:26 am

Not yet suffered from fuel vaporisation with my electric pump despite driving every day including some quite hot weather. I don't know why some cars get it and not others.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:35 pm

Yep- mechanical pump works v well in all later Minis - and there the fuel pipe runs up almost alongside the exhaust pipe! The fuel vap problem has never troubled me either - but since a fair number have reported it - I have to assume it can happen. Probably down to general condition of the SU pump and it's ability to 'lift' the fuel from the tank.