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MG TD TF 1500 - TD fuel pump

For the past few months, I have had one of the fuel pumps on our TD Mark II that only works sporadically. Yesterday, the other decided that it wanted to take a rest also. Fortunately, the problem happened at home. I have checked thru every book I have on the TD and find no breakdown or repair procedure for the fuel pumps. Is there anything that can be done short of replacing the pumps? Does anyone know of a manual that is available on original equipment fuel pump repairs? Thanks.
John Masters

John - The shop manual for the TD has information on repairing the fuel pumps. Basically, your problem is going to be burned points and probably old, hard diaphragm. Both items can be replaced and the pump adjusted for proper running. If you don't want to undertake the repairs and adjustments yourself, I can do the work and modify the pump to solid state at the same time. I will send you a private e-mail with a write up of my services. Good luck - Dave
David DuBois

The best guide to SU pumps and carbs is from Burlen Fuel Systems based in Salisbury Wiltshire UK. Tel 44 1722 412500; fax 44 1722 334221 e mail infor@burlen.co.uk
Bob Marshall


Somebody locally mentioned SU have a electronic retrofit kit available for most models.

And don't worry, the finished frankenstein will still be ticking loudly, with nobody the wiser unless one unscrews the lid.
Will

This thread was discussed between 20/05/2002 and 23/05/2002

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