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Sept 21, 2020 11:06:51 GMT
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My fuel pump has packed up completely now and I have a new electric one ready to fit, but don't have time to get a blanking-plate made up for the old one. What's the best way to bypass a mechanical fuel pump when fitting an electric one? Can it just be left in situ and the entry and exit pipes bunged up?
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Sept 21, 2020 11:16:00 GMT
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just pull the pipes off and join them, no need to do anything to the pump.
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Sept 21, 2020 12:27:53 GMT
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Can you leave the lever in the old mechanical pump and the inlet and outlet pipes open? Was'nt sure if this was OK?
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Sept 21, 2020 12:46:57 GMT
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Hi, Yes that's alright, it wasn't doing anything before and will continue to do so.
Colin
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Sept 21, 2020 13:33:57 GMT
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OK thanks, wasnt sure if there was any reason not to leave it in situ, as someone told me I should remove it and fit a blanking plate.
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melle
South West
It'll come out in the wash.
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Sept 21, 2020 14:02:51 GMT
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Don't bother listening to someone, they're usually wrong.
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Sept 24, 2020 19:01:00 GMT
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OK thanks, wasnt sure if there was any reason not to leave it in situ, as someone told me I should remove it and fit a blanking plate. Much better to remove the mechanical pump, it will fall apart internally pretty soon with no fuel inside as the split linkage mechanism cannot operate and the diaphragm will disintegrate and result in engine oil leaking from the pump body. As someone suggested , by pass with Ethanol proof hose or a piece of metal tube. Good luck. |
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