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Fuel pumps?
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:21 pm
by nick69
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
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:23 pm
by bigginger
Yes, IMHO. Last far longer than the others
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:26 pm
by alex_holden
Can you not just service your old one?
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:32 pm
by nick69
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.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:33 pm
by nick69
alex_holden wrote:Can you not just service your old one?
Dont have one unfortunatly. Replacing an 803 with manual pump.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:21 pm
by wiglaf
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
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:06 pm
by rayofleamington
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)
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:20 pm
by Leo
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
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:15 pm
by simmitc
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:21 am
by wiglaf
Glad I got that one right!
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:44 pm
by bmcecosse
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:35 pm
by nick69
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
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:22 am
by Pyoor_Kate
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
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:26 am
by alex_holden
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:35 pm
by bmcecosse
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.