We Fix an MGB Fuel Pump Wiring

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This MG came in unable to start. The telltale clicking sound was missing, and the owner correctly assumed that the fuel pump wasn't doing its job. Fuel pumps in these cars can be a few hundred dollars for an original style SU, so it's worth investigating the cause. In this case, there was a wire that had broken off during a separate repair.
The wire for the fuel pump in this car comes straight off the ignition switch, and does not have a fuse. Left uninsulated, a detached wire like this could easily have started a fire (even while not starting the engine)! Fortunately, it was a straightforward repair that only took an hour or two including diagnosing, repairing, and reassembling everything.
For help repairing and restoring your classic British sports car, get in touch with us at www.midwestmotoring.com. Let us know how we can help!

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@writerjmd 3 месяца назад

Thanks for your video. I recently bought a non-running car of the same year, and I will be looking at that very same wire soon!

@midwestmotoring 3 месяца назад

MG isn't my favorite, but they're actually great cars and lots of fun! You'll enjoy it!

@reed-xd8zx 10 месяцев назад

Thanks again for a great video! I got hooked from your Stromberg carb videos. Your explanations are precise and logical.. keep it up!

@midwestmotoring 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do!

@MGB-learning Год назад

Another Outstanding video and presentation.

@midwestmotoring Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@bobdefalco Год назад

You're truly a great guy!

@midwestmotoring Год назад

Thank you!

@paulresca6681 Год назад

Well explained. Do you have any project cars, that aren’t finished or mostly maintain your fleet. Thanks

@midwestmotoring Год назад

I do. There's a Healey 3000 sitting in storage that desperately needs to come all the way apart (as in holes in the frame, so the whole car will end up getting gutted and redone). In recent times it's been more maintenance than anything since we've got a 2-year-old that really wants to help... so probably best to keep him farther away from the welder and paint fumes.

@frankmgallo Год назад

That’s a nice setup you have . What year is that red Spit. Great video as always

@midwestmotoring Год назад

That's a 64; the last of the mk 1 cars.

@denzilflemming2493 6 месяцев назад

My first car was a BL mini 850-converted to a 1275, what a powerhouse, i currently have a gt6,tr7- great videos, in the process of converting to electric fuel pump for the tr7, got tired of repriming the machanical pump after a short sit down, Im going to use the power from the 3-prong oil pressure switch, is that a good idea?

@midwestmotoring 6 месяцев назад

Short answer, I'd suggest power from a relay with a cutoff switch. You don't want to disable the oil pressure switch by accident.

@jamcdona Год назад

I don't hear that clock- did it have an accident with a thrown hammer?! :D If we were in the same state, I'd be one of your clients. The free services through my company for financial planning aren't great :(

@midwestmotoring Год назад

That's probably down to a new microphone. It does a better job just picking up sounds that are close. As for financial planning, I've been doing that for longer, and at this point I can do all 50 states depending on what's needed, so don't let that stop you unless you have a preference to meet in person. Also, don't let the website fool you. It's designed to get Google hits--I'm not area restricted.

@jeffharrison5265 Год назад

Congrats on the adoption. Great video, good information as always. I'm waiting on new spark plug wires as some rodent ate two. Grrrrrr. While waiting I installed today a 123Tune+ dizzy. If you have the advance curves and MAP curves for 72 XJ6 with Zenith Stromberg carbs, do share. Ha Ha. Bluetooth dizzy, who would have thought. Cheers.

@midwestmotoring Год назад

I don't off hand, but the shop manual will. Look for a chart in the ignition section that details how many degrees advance the distributor should have at a given rpm. There may even be a free pdf to download (though not sure it's an official copy if that does exist)