Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 26/3/11 at 09:40 PM |
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Pinto Fuel Pump
Managed to finally get the car started today, but found out I am missing the pushrod that goes behind the fuel pump. Anyone know where I can get one
from? I have made one up for now from tempered steel but I want to get a proper one fitted for peace of mind.
Thanks.
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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RichardK
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| posted on 26/3/11 at 09:48 PM |
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Have you also got the plastic diamond shaped plastic thermal spacer that goes between the pump and block with the 2 bolts through? If you havent it
may cause you to bend your shiny new pushrod.... Just a thought mate.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 26/3/11 at 10:45 PM |
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Yep, I've got that Rich. I used an old hardened boring bit shaft for now but do not trust it to last forever so want to get the real Mcoy.
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Bare
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| posted on 27/3/11 at 12:05 AM |
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IMO forget ! the mechanical pump 'thing' and Spend Large for an electric one.. It's not like they cost very much at all.
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Dusty
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| posted on 27/3/11 at 02:16 AM |
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A valve stem did my fuel pump for years on the pinto. Right diameter, easy to cut to length and suitable material. Looked unworn when I sold the
engine. And the mechanical pump is simple, reliable, cheap, effective up to 150 bhp plus, needs no wiring or pressure regulator, feeds twin 45's
easily and beats a leccy one hands down anyday IMO.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 27/3/11 at 07:18 AM |
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Thanks Dusty. Looks like I'll see if I've got a spare valve kicking around 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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theduck
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| posted on 28/11/11 at 09:17 PM |
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Thd thermal spacer that Richard refers to, is about 3/4mm thick plastic gasket?
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