Classic/Antique Car Repair/53 bentley fuel pump

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Expert: - 3/29/2010


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I see the 53 has 2 fuel pumps and i would like to replace with a bolt on unit and with these newer electric fuel pumps would i still need 2 and i would mount them on the firewall

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Hello Gary, you could do this IF you find a pump that will work within the same pressure range as the original so as not to overcome the needle and seat in the carburetors fuel bowls. relocating the pump above the fuel level line will require you to find a pump that will self prime, most of those will have excessive line pressure plus mounting it on the firewall could introduce undesired noise into the cabin. doing away with the original will also require cutting the British standard line fittings. I have seen this done but in my opinion it takes away from the car. the original pumps where relatively silent, built to last decades, and when in need of repair like yours is now they were designed to be rebuilt. Rolls Royce and Bentley's aim was to build completely serviceable NOT disposable cars. every other component of the car is rebuild-able even the instruments. so in summary yes you can modify with a different pump but the end result and effort is not worth it. if you look into it you will find that they are not to difficult to service yourself. or I would be happy to perform the rebuild for you. keep it original. keep it gracing our motorways. Best regards JM  

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Al Questions regarding the upkeep of Roll Royce & Bentley I am a Factory Certified Master Technician retired after Rolls and Bentley ceased to exist. I do not work on BMW or Volkswagen's garbage disguised with the Rolls Royce and Bentley badge's

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Ariel Industries – Monte Video, Uruguay 2005 – 2008 / Chief Engineer – Plant Manager Designed electrical 240 / 480 schematic and fire suppression system for building and factory operation. Prestige Imports – Miami Beach, Florida 2003 – 2005 / Shop Foreman Chief Specialist Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Managed a team of 10 technicians. Lauderdale Imports – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2001 – 2003 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Braman Motor Cars – West Palm Beach, Florida 1999 – 2001 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Executive Motor Works – Boca Raton, Florida 1993 – 1999 / Owner-Founder Directly responsible for the overall profitability, sales and service for Rolls Royce and Bentley specialty restoration and repair shop, which generated more the $ 8 million annually in sales revenues. Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives, oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation, advertising/promotions and strategic directions. Set and administered budgets; initiated cost controls to ensure profitability. Recruited, hired and motivated a staff of 14 including key management and support personnel for sales, service, parts and body shop departments; evaluated overall and individual performance and devised and implemented proactive management training processes. Establish departmental goals with management teams, which were based on exceeding the expectations of the customers through continuous improving services. Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded the highest ethical and professional standards from the staff and management. Sold the business in 1999.

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PRIVATE CERTIFICATIONS: Lotus Cars USA, Inc – Lawrenceville, Georgia Certified Technician of Lotus Rolls Royce & Bentley – Factory Certified Technician for Rolls Royce and Bentley Lamborghini USA – Boston, Massachusetts Certified Technician of Lamborghini Morton College – Berwyn, Illinois Certified Technician – HVAC Airco Technical – Chicago, Illinois Certified Welder – MIG, TIG, ARC, Plasma ASC – Miami, Florida Certified Master Technician EDUCATION: Eisenhower College – Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical Engineering – BA

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