Tim Suddard
Tim Suddard Publisher Emeritus
4/8/25 3:45 p.m.
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We’ve been working diligently to restore our Elva Mk VI sports racer to factory conditions, returning it to its 1962 Sebring trim.

But we did deviate a little from stock while finishing the fuel system.

How so? The fuel pump.

But hear us out.

Elva most likely fit an SU electric fuel pump, but they’re a little pricey and, once …

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haringmp
haringmp New Reader
4/9/25 11:22 a.m.

Always worth re-examining electric fuel pump replacements other than OEM.  Case in point, my 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS wasn't running quite right & had wiring issues with the Facet pump - I replaced it with an AC Delco & simplified the wiring connections.  Runs like a charm!

wspohn
wspohn UltraDork
4/9/25 12:02 p.m.

Wow - I used to sell SU pumps for $45!  Of course that was around 50 years ago.......

I used a Holley Red Top in one of my project cars - very reliable!

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