I agree. Mechanical fuel pump sounds stuffed. If you are running a electric pump get rid of the mech one. I have heard stories where the little arm breaks off and falls down into the motor. Better to just get rid of it.

When I did up 1310/71's rodchange box, I found a pump arm embedded into the bottom of the diff housing by the crownwheel.
Immediate thought.. WTF...!

I have had Minis come along that had the mechanical fuel pumps still fitted and not connected as they had an Electric replacement. you will be surprised what sucking noises they can make. Another Mini I had last week that had been sitting for about 4 years, it came to me to re connect all the wiring and get the engine going. I put about 5 Lt of fuel in the tank and in no time it disappeared. No leaks on the ground but I luckily checked the Dip stick and noticed the oil level rose way too high and looked pretty thin !. It had a hole in the Diaphragm and pumped the fuel I put in the tank straight into the sump. So I had to drain the oil out letting it drain overnight and replace Oil and filter. Then fitted and electronic Pump and blocked the hole off.

It's still running smooth today.

Damn good motor, that slant six. Effing indestructible.

My father in law's VC blew a radiator hose in heavy Adelaide traffic, 40 degree heat. Finally stopped & we lifted the bonnet to see the motor had a nice tinge of crimson. Fixed, the hose, & after allowing it to cool, re-filled the rad. and drove off, no problems.

I agree. Mechanical fuel pump sounds stuffed. If you are running a electric pump get rid of the mech one. I have heard stories where the little arm breaks off and falls down into the motor. Better to just get rid of it.