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Hi there, welcome aboard! Congratulations on the MGB, I had a '79 too, until a girl in a Cavalier happened to it!
By "electronic" fuel pump, I assume that you mean the solid state unit? They have the reputation of being more reliable, I have'nt used one myself, but some of the guys on here swear by them!
Good luck with the car, and enjoy! They are a lot of fun.
By "electronic" fuel pump, I assume that you mean the solid state unit? They have the reputation of being more reliable, I have'nt used one myself, but some of the guys on here swear by them!
Good luck with the car, and enjoy! They are a lot of fun.
Gary Lloyd
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I kind of like th original SU, but if you go with an aftermarket one, make sure it doesn't put out more than 3 lbs pressure or you need a regulator!! Oh yah, welcome aboard!!
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the Facet fuel pump is cheap and readily available. It is the square one also sold under many other brand names including Purolater. You will need a fuel pressure regulator with it
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I haven’t had any problems with my fuel pump on my 78B. But I did have a lot of electrical problems at first. I think I spent the better part of two weekends dealing with the “Prince of Darkness” (Lucas Electronics), before I could actually drive my MGB. You’d be doing yourself a big favor by going through your Electrical system with a multi-meter and checking things out before you start investing money. I think that little exercise I fixed about 90% of the issues I had at the time with my B.
Things I’d look at:
Start at the main fuse block. While the fuses might be good - you could still have oxidation on the actual fuse holders & quick disconnects. Measure the voltage drop across the fuse block if you see anything over a few mili-volts (almost 0 volts) you’ll need to use a little wire brush and some contact cleaner. Now that you’ve done that go ahead and start measuring the various electrical circuits to the parts of the car you are having trouble with. In the case of your fuel pump the problem might be that you aren’t getting the proper voltage.
My thoughts,
Bret
[ 02-12-2003: Message edited by: Bret ]</p>
Things I’d look at:
Start at the main fuse block. While the fuses might be good - you could still have oxidation on the actual fuse holders & quick disconnects. Measure the voltage drop across the fuse block if you see anything over a few mili-volts (almost 0 volts) you’ll need to use a little wire brush and some contact cleaner. Now that you’ve done that go ahead and start measuring the various electrical circuits to the parts of the car you are having trouble with. In the case of your fuel pump the problem might be that you aren’t getting the proper voltage.
My thoughts,
Bret
[ 02-12-2003: Message edited by: Bret ]</p>
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i have one of those and though i have not yet installed it, i hear its loud. but what does that matter with the top down?
Bret
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by dub:
Thanks Bret and others. In this case the original pump is shot. Yes I am talking about the solid state pump.<hr></blockquote>
Hey Dub,
This reminds me. Don't forget to check your fuel sending unit. You might have a problem with the filter screen. This might explain why your pump went south on ya.
Best of luck,
Bret
[ 02-12-2003: Message edited by: Bret ]</p>
Thanks Bret and others. In this case the original pump is shot. Yes I am talking about the solid state pump.<hr></blockquote>
Hey Dub,
This reminds me. Don't forget to check your fuel sending unit. You might have a problem with the filter screen. This might explain why your pump went south on ya.
Best of luck,
Bret
[ 02-12-2003: Message edited by: Bret ]</p>
