Are you referring to a planned 'malfunction' that created the opportunity for something more stimulating with an unsuspecting passenger?

I read this with great interest, as up here in the U.S.A., many are now saying that the more recent production of the Facet fuel pumps are not lasting at all. This is a real shame, as the older way of thinking was that they'd last forever. I can't help wonder if the new ones are just Chinese Replacement Auto Parts (C.R.A.P.) that have become so prevalent these days.
Best of luck with yours,
MSH

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AKA "theminimark" or just plain "mark"
76 Leyland van with Rearside windows

Would it be hard to find the fuel pump bracket if I convert mine back to an SU pump?

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Bracket: http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/21A750.aspx

Clamp: http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... 1A632.aspx

Insulation rubber: http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... B9252.aspx

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What SU pump do I need to buy that fits all these brackets hopefully one which is more modern and does not have the points?

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Electronic SU style: http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... 214MS.aspx

Electronic genuine SU: http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... UF214.aspx

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As Timmy201 says, AUF214EN is the SU genuine electronic pump.
Points-type (AUF214) seem to be No Longer Available.

Regarding your concerns about these pumps' reliability, I have 3 minis, each for more than 40 years, all with genuine SU pumps (all using contact points). Never had to replace a pump or repair one - other than the inlet/outlet spouts where the plastic becomes brittle and cracks.

You can still get the points type Bill: http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... UF214.aspx

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Thanks for pointing that out Tim. Couldn't find mention of the points version so assumed they'd become NLA. As I said in my post, all 3 of mine are still going strong -likely to outlast me!

any photos of how the fuel pump is orientated?

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Old and new finally

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Behind view of original SU fuel pump mounted on LHS of rear subframe, 1969 Cooper S.

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Clive G
1969 Mk II Cooper S
1970 MK II Cooper S
1963 Triumph Spitfire
1982 RX-7 Series 2

Thank you

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637