Shelley Jack for AH 3000

[pkmh]

... should my pump make a rhythmic ticking sound every few seconds while underway?

You should hope so.

LOL - You ain't kidden, coming from one who went through H@#l learning why one of the causes of stalling was because of a bad (clogged) fuel pump.

Paul

 

[EV2239]

I've never had my rear seats out--think they're held in with some studs that require unbolting from underneath?

They are just self tappers normally, which makes the seat holes very useful access points.

The pump is a solenoid driven rubber diaphragm type. As it forces petrol (gas) towards the Carbs it reaches a point when electrical points make contact and pull it back so it can repeat. This is why it taps continuously. They last longer with a diode across the points to remove the spark and not all have these, so it's worth checking.

 

[Randy Forbes]

Late models were "improved" with fixed studs, so that they could rust, seize and break off.

I did manage to get the RH seat pan off to fix a leak at the pump, through perseverance!

 

[Bob_Spidell]

Hmmmm ... looks like you have to pull the wheel anyway to get at the studs.

Thanks for the photos.

 

[EV2239]

Sounds as though fitting aluminium captive nuts and stainless steel screws will cover it and make access for servicing easier.

Mine's a BJ7 with self tappers, so food for thought.