electric fuel pump

[Franklin]

Hi
I have a 1960 MM 1000 with a rebuilt engine, the engine came from an Austin.(9 CG DA H 18521) The problem is that my car hasn't been started in many years. I didn't know that it has a mechanical fuel pump. I can't get it to start. I've tried spraying gasoline into the carburetor. How my question is it possible to put a electrical fuel pump into my rebuilt engine?
another stupid question if the electrical system negative ground should the pump also be negative ground?
Franklin

[brucek]

The fuel pump SHOULD be an electric SU unit with single points which can be found from any Morris parts supplier or second hand/recon on e bay. There are plenty around and the fitting is very straight forward. Post back if still unsure. Perhaps a photo of your pump would help determine what you have and what you need

[bmcecosse]

The mechanical pump on the Austin engine is ideal - use it! But - if it doesn't start when you spray/pour a little petrol into the carb - then the problem is NOT fuel related. So -assuming mechanically the engine is ok, it must be an electrical/ignition failure. Sort that out first!