I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
it
should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F

"69 B-rad"  wrote in message 
news:1180319620.828477.139780@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I have a '69 MGB Roadster project car that I am slowly restoring. The
> fuel pump makes an awful racket (tappity-tappity-tappity) constantly
> and I would like it to stop. The car runs nicely and there doesn't
> seem to be a problem with fuel delivery. From what I have gathered,
> it
> should tap a little when the ignition is initially turned on but
> should then stop. I have seen postings that mention the "reassuring
> tap" of the fuel pump. Does this refer to the initial power-up or is
> my constant tapping normal and if so how do I make it stop?
>
Expect to hear a rapid ticking noise from an SU when first you switch on. 
This should slow and stop before you turn the key, as pressure builds 
rapidly up in the  fuel hoses further forward. The pump is set up primarily 
as a 'pusher', that is why it is mounted so low.
Generally you do not hear the periodic click when the engine is running.

If the pump is clacking away on turning the key,and does not slow & stop 
then either you have a large ( and dangerous)  puddle beneath  the carbs, or 
perhaps the pump diaphram is split. In this case you may barely be reaching 
operating pressure at the carbs.
Do you notice no hesitation foot to the floorboards at high revs?

In the UK we can still get SU pump spares, but  most people ( I think) move 
quickly to replace the OE with a Hall effect solid state equivalent at 
nominal cost. That will still give you a reassuring ticking noise, and mine 
has now done about 30,000 miles without problem.

best of luck
P

'67 B
'98 F