Cater Fuel pump issue

[ilbert]

Hi Guys,

Car ceased to proceed this morning (datsuns don't break down) the carter electric fuel pump had stopped working and was extremely hot.  About 3/4 later had cooled and worked again. Drove home.

Any ideas what would cause this?  Is just a sign the pump needs to be replaced? 

Thanks in advance.

(L28, triple webers, carter pump with fuel return)

Cheers

[C.A.R.]

Yeah they 'can' be unreliable. Do you have a pre-pump filter fitted?
New ones aren't as good as the old ones, either

If it does it again, look into replacing it with a Pierburg roller cell pump.

[ilbert]

I'll check for pre filter, there's one there pretty sure it's down stream though.

It's an older one I reckon  10 + years old.

Ran it for an hour this arvo no problem.  Reckon I'll flush it out and see if any crap comes out.

I'll check that pump , thanks for the recommendation. 

 

 

[ilbert]

Hi there,  I see you used a pierburg pump on a customer's car. Have you run it yet, any comments re noise? I'll end up using the new  pierburg as a lift pump in fuel injection set-up. So a  quiet pump would be ideal. The current carter is pretty loud.

[C.A.R.]

It's still noisy, but it is quieter then the Carter.
It does depend on how well you insulate their mounting though...

[Agno]

I have a Pierburg and once the car is running its not noticeable. Just make sure to mount it on some good quality anti vibration mounts and it will be fine.

[ilbert]

Thanks agno.

I reckon I'll get one.

Cheers