SU BURLEN PUMPS

[big-un1967]

Hi everyone

Q. Has anyone had issues with the “new” su pumps made by burlen?
I have had issues with 2 new ones on my a35 van (puller) and now on my 1071 (pusher).
All tanks are clean, and cars running on E5 with miller’s octane booster.
Cheers Paul

[whistler]

Burlen.

[Andrew1967]

What sort of problems ?

I’ve got one on HOY and all seems good so far

[big-un1967]

I have had 2 on my a35 just given up the ghost both brand new, and now on my 1071.
I have isolated the problem by changing the pump, and the issue goes away.
I’m just wondering if it’s the crap fuel out there causing it? As it goes off within a month?
P

[Catmint]

If you think it might be the fuel going off, try some of this stuff when you park up

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/en ... l-fit.html

We have been well impressed with it so far

[1071 S]

I couldn’t get an electronically switched version to work properly so reverted to the classic point type which has provided stirling service..

Cheers, Ian

[big-un1967]

Thanks all.

P

[Herbert]

I've gone to the contactless type by minispares after two new ones failed within 10miles. Havnt had a problem since

[Hipwell]

Funnily enough had one pack up today, not sure how new it is but guess the last year or so. Just doesn't suck up fuel(Lines are clear, fuel in tank etc) Had it apart and can't see any issues, ordered new valves and sealing washers so will give that a try. Most of their pumps seem to be out of stock atm. Electrically seems fine. Other than that they seem fine, fitted plenty.

[mk1]

I have had about 3 or 4 brand new Burlen pumps fail over the last few years. I try to avoid them now.

[Exminiman]

Anyone know the pressure that the MS electronic pumps push out ?

[surfblue63]

Anyone know the pressure that the MS electronic pumps push out ?

About 2-3psi

Tech info for MiniSpares supplied pump here

https://www.hardi-automotive.com/wp-con ... B13312.pdf

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[Exminiman]

Cheers for that, didn’t realise that they had a spec sheet.

PSI is well suited to SUs and Webers, got to be better that whacking an SU pump with a hammer, especially on a road car.

[big-un1967]

Seems I’m not the only one?

I have swapped the A35 over to a facet! Let’s now see

Cheers p

[mk1]

The facet one will still be going in 20 years time.