Electronic fuel pumps

[Jeff Taylor]

As Zeto alludes to - 1930's Morris 8's (918cc side-valve with SU 1" UBA or 1.125" H1 carb) use an SU LP pump attached to the near side of the under bonnet battery / tool box on the bulkhead / firewall which is positioned both above and some distance from the rear chassis mounted fuel tank. Burlen SUCarb also manufacture a 12v version of their 6v pump shown below. Expensive yes, but good quality with spares availability.

http://sucarb.co.uk/electric-fuel-pump-d...-volt.html

http://sucarb.co.uk/fuel-pump-repair-kit-pre-1985.html

[Colin Cheesman]

I have a 6V Fuelflow piston pump on my SU, no regulator, they are very quiet running. I believe they are are manufactured in New Zealand.

http://www.fuelflow.co.nz/FF_cms_03/

[Steve Hainsworth]

The Fuelflow ECCO LM102 is the best option.
 it is a diaphragm pump design expressly for SUs on Morris minors. (1- 1/2 PSI )
I have one on my 28 Top Hat with a 1" SU and it works quietly and reliably.
Best to put a small Motorcycle disposable filter on the inlet side to protect the valves from tank grit.
They retail at $135  here in NZ.
The company owner is a Toolmaker and is very helpful and knowledgeable about his product. He sells many to the Morris minor Clubs and Parts Suppliers worldwide.

[circeonya@hotmail.com]

I think the Fuelflow pump is the one I fitted to my MGB almost thirty years ago. It gives the reassuring Tick Tick until the carbies fill and once the motor is started I can't hear it.

[MartinH]

Looks like a well designed, appropriate pump. They're available in the UK for much the same price:
https://simonbbc.com/fuel-flow-su-replac...tallation/

[richard wyatt]

I have run a Facet pump in my single-seater for 8 years or more.The space saving compared to an SU is very useful in this cramped environment. VSCC wont accept them.The "tick" changes in timbre when tank is dry.Rubber mounting advisable.

[John Gould]

Thanks so much for all the useful advice and info. I guess I should explain why I'm looking to fit one. I want a very early 'look' to the underbonnet area and so I've got the manifolding and carb (Zenith 24T) for an updraught system but I expect it will preclude the use of the AC mechanical pump. For the same reason I don't want to see or hear an electric pump under the bonnet. Ideally I'd have a small, quiet low pressure inline pump halfway along the chassis or at the rear tank. The cheapos look ideal but .......?
Sadly I've a bit of a thing about SUs as I've suffered from them over the years (including being trapped in a crashed Mini listening to the joyful ticking of its pump) but one of the Fuelflow pumps could be a contender. Which one fits at the tank and would its pressure be low enough?
Thanks again folks.