<VV> Electric Fuel Pump Wiring

[Hugo Miller]

On 2020-01-15 07:20, jim bannister wrote:
> I have un-fond memories of the SU pump on my MG-TD.  I carried a
> small file to dress the points when it stopped clicking.  No click =
> no go.
> Jim
>
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> Chatter? Ingenious tips and advice you mean? ;) A postscript to my
> contribution about using a British SU fuel pump, there are two types; 
> -
> one has to be below the fuel level, and the other can suck the fuel 
> up
> to a certain height. Obviously the latter is the one I favour - it's 
> the
> type fitted to the Morris Minor so is easily obtainable.
> I much prefer these SU pumps to the modern ones that run constantly, 
> in
> part I'm sure because I was brought up on them in the UK. They just
> 'tick' every few seconds when delivering fuel - much better tha 
> having
> an electric motor running constantly. Also they are low pressure, so 
> all
> this stuff about oil pressure sensors etc is redundant in my opinion.
> Another good thing about SU pumps is that they never fail suddenly. 
> When
> the points get dirty they will eventually stop pumping, but a light 
> tap
> on the nose will immediately get them ticking again.
> The ancient SU company is now in very good hands, having been 
> acquired
> by Burlen Systems in the UK. Google either Burlen Systems or SU
> carburettors (note the English spelling) and you will find all the 
> info
> you could possibly need. SU carbs, incidentally, are a work of art.
>
> On 2020-01-14 15:42, Michael Mauro via VirtualVairs wrote:
>> Greetings! Lately, I’ve been seeing chatter about how best to wire
>> for anelectric fuel pump. I’m attaching a detailed PDF diagram
>> showing
>> how my 67coupe is wired. The installation shows: 1) where to connect
>> and protect (fuse) thepower source; 2) a bypass power circuit,
>> allowing the fuel pump to run when thekey is turned to the “start”
>> position [for “dry” starts]; 3) oil pressure andimpact safety
>> shut-off
>> provisions. The system described has been in operation,in my 67
>> coupe,
>> for several years, and has worked exactly as planned. I’m notsure 
>> how
>> attachments function on VV; therefore, if the attachment is
>> strippedwith this email, and you wish to receive a copy of the 
>> wiring
>> diagram, pleaseemail me at: service at tvislandaire.com.Cheers!
>>
>> Mike Mauro
>>
>> Corvair Infected since 1970
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