Hi I'm a new owner of a 1972 Dolomite 1850 help with fuel pump

[alvera]

I have just bought an 1850 Dolomite auto with 21.500 miles from new.It's a genuine time warp.i would like some advice from you
knowledgable people.
Previous owner had fitted a electric fuel pump which is extremely noisy and doesn't stop clicking. The old mechanical pump was still in place so I took a look and it is totally seized. Has anyone had experience of fitting a replacement mechanical pump as I would like to return the car to the original spec, trouble is all the pumps available are copies of the original AC pump.Can anyone recommend a decent make of pump that they have installed themselves.

[xvivalve]

I can probably find you a good used AC pump...you'll need to look to see if it has a spacer between flange and block....probably not, given the age and mileage, but there are two types with different length arms...

[alvera]

I will try to post a picture tomorrow and if you can help with a replacement I would be most grateful Alan

[alvera]

I have tried to upload a picture but got the message " file too big" can you message me with your email or I believe ( my son tells me )
I can whatsap the picture. There is no spacer and the measurements from the base to the flat part of the arm is 1 3/4 inch or 4.6 cms regards Alan

[dollyman]

Hi Alan, I know why the previous owner fitted an electric pump. They take ages to start without if left for a few days. I put a new pump on but it made no difference. So i fitted a primer to go with the pump solved the problem completely and it is reversable PM me your email address and i send you photo's of how to do it. Only takes half an hour. I have a 72 Auto as well If Alun (above) hasn't got one i might have.

Tony.

[alvera]

i have pm you with my email. Hers a pic of the pump