Fuel pump: all the parts falling off of this car...

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gusexcel
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Fuel pump: all the parts falling off of this car...

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So, SU fuel pump became dodgy. Bought a brand new one, but since the problem was intermittent and rare, it sat in the boot for a few months. Finally died again[rap on the pump starts up again] , time to replace.
Well, new one acts the same. Maybe a wiring issue? Cannot find anything.
Disassemble the old pump, clean the points, clatters on the bench, prep to reinstall.
Well, let me take the cover off of the new one before I get fuel everywhere.

Points, on brand new SU pump, 30 percent offset.
Loosen the screw, realign, right as rain

I mean seriously, I expect better.
I could have bought a Chinese electronic pump and a few fittings for 1/4 the price

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