19-05-2019, 06:19 PM
The problem is that replacement bits for the 'T' type pump are non-existant. So, if the pump packs up, we are stuck with a replacement 'U' type pump.
Ruairidh Dunford has expressed the opinion in a related thread that the problem may be in the spring fitted to the replacement pumps being too strong.
I have fitted a replacement pump to my car and the carb (a 26VA) still leaks on occasions, but seems for some unfathomable reason to have largely stopped doing it. Certainly, my carb has never leaked while the engine is running, only when stopped and I have taken the view that I would rather have a running car a dripping carb that a car that doesn't run. However, I might try putting the 'T' type spring into the new pump to see if that helps. I might to that tomorrow.
Ruairidh Dunford has expressed the opinion in a related thread that the problem may be in the spring fitted to the replacement pumps being too strong.
I have fitted a replacement pump to my car and the carb (a 26VA) still leaks on occasions, but seems for some unfathomable reason to have largely stopped doing it. Certainly, my carb has never leaked while the engine is running, only when stopped and I have taken the view that I would rather have a running car a dripping carb that a car that doesn't run. However, I might try putting the 'T' type spring into the new pump to see if that helps. I might to that tomorrow.