I'd like you to meet... Henry

Take the black cap off the end of the fuel pump and clean the points, it’s an SU pump!

 

Yep good idea ..did that many times with my old Morris .

 

If it's a new aftermarket one it may well have a pile of cheap electronics in it

 

The one, short term, advantage of the clear pipe is that you can see whether there are lots of bubbles in the fuel when the pump is running. As it's a lifter pump it is very sensitive to leaks on the inlet side between the tank and the pump. Also, as with many older cars, there may be junk blocking the pipe, pick up or inline filter

 

Bugger...

On the bright(-ish) side it`s a very simple swap ...
If it`s a genuine SU you`ll hear it start clicking when you turn the ignition on and gradually slowing down as it fills up the float bowl , no clicky means cheapy repro or it did when i was scooting around in mi old MGBs.
Have faith , it might not seem so at the moment but you`ll get there

 

So two pumps have died in the same manner, in a short space of time… have you tried disconnecting the pipe that goes to the carb, putting it in a milk bottle or similar, and seeing what happens when you turn the ignition on?

 

This ^^^

Elimination is your besty-est friend , another question would be did yer maun actually fit a replacement after the first failure or just flush it out ??
SUs have a filter in the banjo if i remember ??

EDIT , just seen the original pic and it`s plumbed in whereas mine was on fuel hose so i`m probably wrong ...

 

At least it looks good on the side of the road… I hope you carry a tartan blanket, and whicker basket for impromptu picnics

 

The genuine Burlen SU ones are about £150 and out of stock from Burlen, although some resellers may have one.

 

How was the additional short drive Sarah....I hope it went well?

 

Sorry to hear Henry is playing up despite the affection and £ you’ve lavished on him.

Just got to him running as good as he looks

I’m sure it will be worth it.


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