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Fuel Pump
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:25 pm
by RussLCV
I have an Ital 1275 engine can I install a mechanical pump and with the late Maestro/Montego 1275 pump fit/work? Likewise is it the same as the Mini and Metro one?
Thanks
Re: Fuel Pump
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:41 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes of course - just check there is a lobe on the cam for it! And you won't have any fuel evaporation issues in hot weather.. Of course - you will have to crank it over a few turns to start it after a few days idle.
Re: Fuel Pump
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:44 am
by RussLCV
bmcecosse
I know the engine can run a mechanical pump but will the Maestro/Montego one fit and work? Any inform welcome
Re: Fuel Pump
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:18 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes of course it will - provided it was for the A series engine - can't comment on a fuelpump from a larger engine. But do check the camshaft in the engine has a lobe to drive the pump. Later Minis had cams without the lobe and just a chance such a cam may have crept into some other A series engines.
Re: Fuel Pump
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:28 pm
by RobThomas
Might not be applicable, but, does the Maestro pump need the phenolic spacer?
Re: Fuel Pump
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:36 pm
by bmcecosse
If it was used on the Maestro A series with spacer - then yes! safest bet is to us the spacer and see if there is enough fuel flow......