Why is the fuel pump on my MGB GT not working?

Why is the fuel pump on my MGB GT not working?

The original pump had stopped working, no ticking noise at all and no fuel getting to the carbs. I replaced the original pump with a 2nd hand pump (bought from a reputable supplier), this ticks constantly and no fuel is getting to the carbs. I have disconnected the inlet pipe at the carbs and can hear & feel air coming from the inlet pipe.

Where can I get spare parts for my MGB GT?

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo. I have a MGB GT (1971) and it has been garaged for five years. Prior to this the MG did run.

Why do I need to replace my banjo fuel pump?

The banjo fittings need to be good and tight needing the help of a vice. As soon as i looked at the old pump i could see that the seals had been broken and the sealing tape around the body and cap had been removed at sometime in the past. I suspect that the pump may have been a problem in the past so definitely needed replacing.

Why is my Orignal SU fuel pump not working?

I dismatled the orignal SU fuel pump as you described.I have refitted the original fuel pump, this worked for an afternoon before it siezed up again. Fuel was reaching the carbs. The 2nd hand replacement pump clicks away like no tomorrow but no fuel is reaching the carbs indicating an air leak.

What should the fuel pressure be in a MGB?

Also the fuel pressure coming from the fuel pump should be around 4 + psi, if low the the pump does not want to push the fuel up to carb. Relace fuel pump. 4 people found this helpful. Thanks I will try that and see what happens. Very odd. I would also put more fuel in it as 2.5 gal. only covers the bottom of the tank.

Why does my 67 MGB fuel pump keep ticking?

The fuel pump on my 67 MGB has just started to keep ticking all the time. It doesn’t shut off at idle like it used to. It’s an original type SU pump that has been on the car for 5 years and has around 10,000 miles on it. Even though the pump ticks all the time at idle there is no fuel overflowing at the carbs or at the pump.

What should I do if my 77 MGB car won’t start?

77 MGB – Car turns over but won’t start. Acts like it is not getting any fuel. What steps do I take to find out what the problem may be? I run the tank empty, filled with 2.5 gallons but now won’t start.

How can I Make my MGB turn over?

This is done by rotating the engine with you fingure over the spark plug hole and bring the piston up on the compression stroke. You should see some timing marks on the harmonic balancer indicating TDC. If you have help, then only remove the front plug #1. Cyl. That person can “BUMP” the key switch lightly to make the engine spin slowly.