Fuel pumps

[les]

I'm thinking about getting a new fuel pump, thought I'd go for the original type as they seem reliable enough over the years but thought it prudent to ask if the electronic ones have good reviews?

[bmcecosse]

More bad than good - the points ones only seem to last about 50 years of course....

[936cbpminor]

Agreed, however when I purchased a rebuild kit from Burlen there was a suppressor supplied which fits across the contacts. This certainly does eliminate the sparking and thus extends the life of the contacts to, well, maybe more than 50 years!! You do need to be fairly exacting with its position to ensure it does not foul the points and stll allow the cap to be fitted!

[Trickydicky]

I have the German made "Hardi" electronic fuel pump, it has been on for about 4 years now and has not let me down. I have it mounted on two rubber mounts, the same way Declan has mounted his Hardi pump. It makes a huge difference with the noise of the ticking.
I also recently converted my car to negative earth and it was a simple task of swapping the connections over.

You pays your money Les

[les]

Well I think my choice will be the original type, with thanks of course to all replies. The one now fitted seems fine but listening to it the other day with the bonnet up, and ignition on ( engine not running) the pump made one tick every 4 seconds, which I felt was wrong, I thought once the float was full the pump went silent until the fuel got used. However as I say it works fine in practice.

[Hubert]

I have the German made "Hardi" electronic fuel pump, it has been on for about 4 years now and has not let me down. I have it mounted on two rubber mounts, the same way Declan has mounted his Hardi pump. It makes a huge difference with the noise of the ticking.
I also recently converted my car to negative earth and it was a simple task of swapping the connections over.

You pays your money Les

I can fully support the recommendation. I have fitted the Hardi fuel pump after my SU pump failed shortly after I bought my Minor in 2010. It's now been in the car for five years and more than 8,000 miles and has worked perfectly. Another point to mention is that the Hardi pump fits exactly in the place of the SU pump, so the swap can be done in minutes.

Cheers
Hubert

[bmcecosse]

More likely your float valve is a bit leaky Les - rather than a faulty pump.... I would renew it first.

[les]

Yes did give that a thought but wouldn't fuel eventually appear at the top of the float chamber? Must admit I'm inclined to holdback on the pump purchase at this stage as all seems to function ok. No harm renewing the valve though.

[bmcecosse]

No - if the level rises it floods over into the inlet manifold... No problem when the engine is running - just as you see with engine off and Ign on - not a good thing to do anyway. It overheats the coil....

[les]

Not on this occasion but I've had fuel spill from the small hole in the chamber lid before now, due to a bad sealing valve.

[MrIan]

Not on this occasion but I've had fuel spill from the small hole in the chamber lid before now, due to a bad sealing valve.

Yes me too on a mini years ago, came out of the breather hole behind a small tab on the inlet pipe. That was due to a stuck float.

[MikeNash]

A tick every four seconds and no flooding a the carb suggests that the pump valve on its inlet side is a bit leaky. I wouldn't worry about it. It'll probably last you out! Regards, MikeN.

[les]

Thanks--- I think!