Spare fuel pump to keep into the tool box

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Spare fuel pump to keep into the tool box

Unread post by Cisco82 » October 16th, 2021, 1:56 am

Hi guys ,

considering my bad experience with ignition module i ve stored a working distributor into my car tool box, i ve marked a line on the side that matches with the mark done into distributor column so i m sure i ve the correct timing,

I ve read previous discussions about the items to be stored in case of failure on the road and , since i have a A1 , i think i need a spare fuel pump.

I m aware the original one is very expensive and it is hard to find so i was wondering if there is a cheap fuel pump that i can buy and i can have in the car in case of failure.

I saw the 480564E facet but it seems quite expensive , have you any suggestions?

Thanks
Francesco

M151-A1 1969
Alfa Romeo AR-51 1952

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Re: Spare fuel pump to keep into the tool box

Unread post by rickf » October 16th, 2021, 8:40 am

https://www.murraymotorsport.com/facet- ... rrency=USD
This one here comes to mind and they are based in Ireland so already on your side of the pond. If you put the correct connectors on it and have some hose already on it to match what you have then in an emergency you could unplug your headlight on that side and plug in the pump to those wires and turn on the headlights to turn on the pump. This way you are not hacking any wiring and you can also turn it off quickly if need be.
Now, I do have one question. Here in the States we have Triple A Auto Club, or AAA. This is something that a LOT of people belong to with their normal cars as well, including myself. If you break down you call the number and they come and get you and deliver you to a shop or to your home. The price here is quite reasonable. There is also Hagerty Auto club for classic cars and they will do the same. Sometimes that is much more convenient than trying to fix it yourself on the side of a busy road, and much safer. I don't know what is available over there.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone

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Re: Spare fuel pump to keep into the tool box

Unread post by Cisco82 » October 16th, 2021, 10:42 am

Thanks Rick , i have this type of insurance and it is more or less the same of USA , in italy its name is ACI that means Italian Automotive Club , the same of AAA.
There is a problem regarding this insurance : it doesn't cover the problem if you are offroas , it is the reason why id like to have the possibility to restart the engine in case of a fuel pump failure.
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Re: Spare fuel pump to keep into the tool box

Unread post by rickf » October 16th, 2021, 12:20 pm

Gotcha! No, ours doesn't cover off road either. Improved dirt roads yes but true off road no.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone

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