Re: fuel pump

["John Clayton" <john.h.clayton@domain.elided>]

Frank,

The FACET is a different type of pump and is designed
to click continually.  I think you'll find it's far more reliable
than the original Lucas pump.

I expect someone will know exactly why they click all the time.
I just know they work; I have one on my E-type and it hasn't
missed a beat!

John Clayton
SOC mem.no.1570
Kent. U.K.
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> From: FMags2@domain.elided
> To: trstag@theriver
> Cc: stag@domain.elided
> Subject: fuel pump
> Date: 15 May 1999 23:08
> 
> Walter, I tried your test of counting the fuel pump clicks and here are
the 
> results:
> 
> First of all, I've discovered that I do not have a Stag fuel pump.  It is
a 
> cylindrical pump with the word FACET on one end; I'm told it's off a
Rover.
> 
> I get 240 clicks in 1 minute!  No change whether the pump is connected up
to 
> the carbs or if the main fuel line is disconnected at the carbs and a
bolt 
> stuck in the end of the line.  No fuel leaks, either.  So, where do I go
from 
> here?  There is only a gallon or two of fuel in the tank; am I just
picking 
> up air from the tank with a low fuel level?
> 
> TIA,
> Frank M.