Fuel pump mods

While doing the core plugs I also replaced the uprights, stub axles and trunnions. Having checked why I could not set the front wheel bearings properly I found that the stub axles were worn, so that was stripped down where I found the trunnions were also knackered, with pitting on the top of the threads of the uprights. So it's all new now, so it 'should' be a lot safer and better now.




The problem I was chasing next was fuel related, for some reason the Facet primer pump was running dry. It was suggested that the old CAV type fuel filter does not like having petrol forced into it, so along with a repositioned high pressure fuel pump I fitted a filter from a Volvo 240, though I needed to get some more fittings for that.
The re-positioned pump was achieved by using a Lucas fuel pump cradle, but unfortunately I soon found it was not what I needed as the pump cooling ring could not be used in conjunction with the cradle.




I set about measuring up the cradle, adding on dimensions as required to suit, which soon resulted in a template and then a sheet to bend up.




After bending to shape and a few holes cut for the pump body and fixings it was ready to be put together, it has since had a quick coat of paint to protect it.