[T3] fitting of a small electric primer pump.

Ross G Clarke clarkeross28 at internode.on.net
Mon Dec 5 02:11:36 PST 2016


Hello All,

Finally fitted a small inexpensive "primer carb pump" to my standard 1966 fastback.

After a lot of consideration I decided to power this inline pump via the fuse box and through a small horn like switch located on the small return of the dash next to the steering wheel. The power to the button is only active when the ignition is on. 

The primer pump gives a one way flow to the carbs,   once activated,  complete prime seems to take  2-3 secs ( fuel passing through the inactive manual pump).   Start ignition position activates the starter motor and the manual pump takes over. 

Have found the start (after a long period of storage) is now very good. Will continue to test this new system so it remains reliable in the long term. My fastback travels a lot so it needs to be robust!

Merry Xmas to all in the forum from this side of the pond.

Warm Regards,

Ross 


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