Re: Re: Where exactly does the petrol go?

[Anonymous]

I should have mentioned the new pumps that CTA and Jose Franssen sells, friends of mine have them and they work well and look good. One guy had a problem with his 11B with the shift rods hitting it, but he was able to adjust them slightly. They fit perfectly on a 15/6. No, there is no way to prime the carb with an eyedropper and pouring petrol down the throat is not a good idea. I’ve heard that the outboard motor type bulb works well too.
I’ve always thought that original SEV and Guiot pumps were made of cheap pot metal, likely wartime scrap that was melted down. I’ve seen these pumps warp where the diaphragm is located and fuel was pissing out. Also, on the Guiot you can’t replace the valves. Don’t know about the SEV.