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Author:  GuamMini [ Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
What is the original fuel pump for the Clubman GT is it still an SU electric fuel pump? Can I have two fuel pumps and just run them independent by a switch. The other day I got stuck on the road then after a few minutes the pump worked again.
Author:  TK [ Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
Yes SU. You can replace the old points set up with electronic set up.
Author:  winabbey [ Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
TK wrote:
Yes SU. You can replace the old points set up with electronic set up.

This is the old pump on the left and new electronic equivalent on the right. Looks almost exactly the same, and even has the outlet for the breather tube, like the original.

Attachment:
SU Fuel Pump New and Old.jpg
Author:  68+86auto [ Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
I have read of two pumps being run as you want but it seems like overkill to me and more possible leak points. I would just take a spare pump, I keep forgetting I need to put my spare one in my mini.

It would be nice to not have to reach under and change a pump out especially with a hot exhaust and fuel going everywhere. I just think for the chance of it happening I will put up with it. I have put Deutsch connectors on my pump and the spare (both Fuel Flow ecco 1LM12) so that if it fails there is one less thing to sort out.
Author:  cooperess [ Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
I remember back in the sixties when I had a Morris 1100 and my car stopped. I called the NRMA and the guy got out his special tool (a hammer), I joined and many years latter I got some free shares.

I digress.

He hit the electric pump a couple of times and I was on my way. That lasted for years. Me being a teenager never thought of changing the points.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
Back in 64 I had a 1961 850. They has an SU PD pump which was not serviceable. Once or twice a day it would stop. I became practised at giving the subframe a swift kick where it worked. Not for long.
Replaced by the usual Cooper 997 pump auf200? Or something.
These days I run a Facet square one on a square centre exhaust mount. They go forever almost.
Author:  GuamMini [ Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
I also used to do the hammer fix but this time I did not have a hammer so I used a folding chair. I would not like to change pumps at the side of the road.

My pump is not an SU I am sure it is not original it looks square I doubt it is a facet. When it does this is it a sign that it will quit soon?

Any picture of how the original SU is mounted?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
If it's a square one check all electrical connections. Not much else stops them in my experience.
If it's wired through a fuse check its contacts too.
Author:  MAXRACER72 [ Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
I run two pumps in my rally Mini and that has saved me a couple of times, being able to switch between pumps mid stage....might seem like an extra lot of work and extra things to go wrong but done properly it can be a savior
Author:  ausdino [ Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
GuamMini wrote:
Any picture of how the original SU is mounted?
Author:  cooperess [ Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
Nice anti roll bar = more pictures please.
Author:  Mick [ Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
cooperess wrote:
I remember back in the sixties when I had a Morris 1100 and my car stopped. I called the NRMA and the guy got out his special tool (a hammer), I joined and many years latter I got some free shares.

I digress.

He hit the electric pump a couple of times and I was on my way. That lasted for years. Me being a teenager never thought of changing the points.


When I was a cash poor apprentice, I had a piece of fence wire between the SU fuel pump and the muffler. When the SU would stop, the engine would cough and splutter, the muffler would shake and that would restart the pump.
Author:  GuamMini [ Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
Mick wrote:

When I was a cash poor apprentice, I had a piece of fence wire between the SU fuel pump and the muffler. When the SU would stop, the engine would cough and splutter, the muffler would shake and that would restart the pump.



Very ingenious :D
Author:  Mick [ Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
GuamMini wrote:
Mick wrote:

When I was a cash poor apprentice, I had a piece of fence wire between the SU fuel pump and the muffler. When the SU would stop, the engine would cough and splutter, the muffler would shake and that would restart the pump.



Very ingenious :D


It was passed down to me in the 90s by a very elder gent, these pumps do have a long history of disappointing drivers.
Author:  ausdino [ Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1973 Clubman GT Fuel Pump
Mick wrote:
... these pumps do have a long history of disappointing drivers.

That's why I bought a new electronic su pump for my resto
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