Prefect Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 In preparing to install the engine I thought it a good idea to maintain the AC petrol pump. After a thorough clean, the mechanical parts seem perfectly OK. So, I have just replaced the perishables. Small problem, I cannot re-assemble the pump. I can’t get the T piece to engage, whatever I try fails. Is there a trick? Help, please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Push it into the base, twist 90°. Bob Edited January 16, 2021 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Yep Prefect, should be as simple as Bob suggests. However, if you get really stuck and / or want it rebuilt to the highest standard then you could get in touch with DD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted January 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I have tried and tried no joy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 58 minutes ago, Lebro said: Push it into the base, twist 90 days. Bob Why does he need to spend 3 months twisting it? Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Hi all - If DD mentioned above by Tony C is referring to Dave Davies, he is unfortunately suffering with some eyesight issues and awaiting surgery so is unable to do any refurbs at the current time, and this may go on for a while if normal surgical procedures are cancelled because of Covid Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted January 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 My best wishes go to anyone with particular TR skills. Wishing DD all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Yes Dave Davies .....and all the very, very best to him for a prompt and full recovery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, stillp said: Why does he need to spend 3 months twisting it? Pete Reply was typed on my phone with out glasses on, phone changed what I thought I had typed to days !! Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I do have a couple spare of spare ones which Dave has refurbished which I could make available on an exchange basis - PM me if interested Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I like the idea of doing some sort of ritual dance for 90 days. Perhaps the Crocodile rock for 60 days may be quicker. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 For this one let’s all in the twist. but just a 1/4 turn as Bob suggests Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hi guys. AC Mechanical Fuel pump is now my slave I have it sussed. Two points. When I dismantled the pump, the diaphram was tight into the body, so when replacing said diaphram with a new rubber I pushed the thing down, I now know this was a mistake, I doesn't need much pushing at all, just enough to engage the T piece. Second point my AC point is handily labeled with IN on one fuel connection (Hanes manual says mark the this before dismantling, noy neceassary. To make the installetion of a new diaphram easy(!) I found it best hold the Rocker Arm in the vice. See how "loose" it all is ! Happy Days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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