2A fuel pump

[s2c-08616]

With all the bits, I have a manual petrol fuel pump, with the glass bowl. There was also a electric pump. Ideas why someone would have opted for the electronic one?  Surely the old pump would be more reliable. What would you suggest?

[Alan Drover]

An electric pump conversion is far superior to the engine operated one as there's no priming needed when starting.
BFS used to do one for Series but I don't know if it's still offered.

[Craig T]

My old series 3 drove for many years with the mechanical fuel pump.
When I fitted a Rover V8 it got through 3 Facet fuel pumps in around 6 years each time leaving me with no choice but a tow home.

I know mechanical fuel pumps can also fail but out of choice, I would keep it standard and fit the glass bowl and pump again.

Craig.

[Exile]

I run vehicles with both.

I agree with Craig that I prefer the mechanical pump, but the electric pump has advantages if you're having to crank your engine over too much - especially in cold weather - to get fuel to the carb.