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fuel pump

  1. Silver Creek Sunbeam

    Electric Fuel Pump Conversion Punch List

    Hello Sunbeamers... I am about to convert my Series V from the original fuel pump to an electric one. This isn't by choice but my mechanical one has failed, so my thought is that if I'm changing anyway, I will go electric. I have spent a lot of time scouring the forum for info about this...
  2. 6

    Mechanical Fuel Pump Overheating

    I recently bought a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine as my first venture into the classic car world. Somewhat unwisely, I bought this car sight unseen and it has a couple of strange modifications. It has a fuel cell inside of the trunk and an electric fuel pump, all of which I knew. But the strange part is...
  3. woodybap

    Cover to Block off old Mechanical Fuel Pump

    When my mechanical fuel pump died, I replaced it with an electric pump. The mechanical pump is still mounted to the 1725 but the inlet and outlet fittings are blocked off. I recall reading that it is advisable to remove the mechanical pump altogether and cover the hole. Does anyone have a...
  4. Lolat324

    Fuel Shut-off

    Brought my '63 Gt out this weekend after a long winter nap. Checked everything, added some no-E fuel. Drove it about 15 miles, a few stop and goes. Then headed back to the shop. After entering the freeway, after a long, tight left hand on ramp, about the moment I went to 4th gear, the car died...
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