Originally Posted by
sdebruler
Erik,
Thanks again! I will continue to diagnose prior to any part replacement and report back here to bookend the thread. I have an old (original) used and maybe good fuel pump. Will install that and see if the conditions change.
BTW, that pump you recommended is no longer available are is there a recommended GPM or PSI I should be looking for in an electric fuel pump? If i end up going with a electric pump i will do as you recommend run in in parallel with the existing pump.
I had the same stalling issue a few years back. I swapped the distributor to a brand new Pertronix D176600 that was a copy of the Lucas 45d, installed a new Pertronix coil, quality wires and a new set of plugs. What a difference, especially when things got hot. No skipping under load, just smooth power.
I also switched last summer to the TDI mechanical pump- fits right on a 2.25 petrol, although the inlet and outlet are reversed- hoses still fit. This made a significant difference in reliability and vapor lock. I called our hosts, and they knew exactly what I was looking for when I asked. While I see why some folks might go the electrical pump route, I'm just not a fan of adding complexity to one of the simplest machines I own.
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