Can a SU pump fail on an E-Type Jaguar?
Failure of the SU pump on an E-type Jaguar can be detected in a couple of ways. First if you turn on the ignition, do not hear an initial set of clicks from the pump as it supplies fuel to the carb bowls and you have no fuel coming to the glass filter bowl you can suspect the pump.
Where is the fuel pump on a Jaguar 2 + 2?
On my 2+2 the fuel pump is located behind a small panel along the side of the right rear storage area (looking at the car from the rear). That it is mounted behind the trim panels towards the back of the car above the spare tire well. The little oblong panel is removed by removing two chrome finishing screws.
What kind of fuel pump does a Jaguar XKE have?
The Jaguar XKE / E-type has an electronic SU fuel pump typical of many British cars of the 1950’s-70’s. These pumps are simple devices that work on a set of points that activate an electromagnetic field and cause a rubber diaphragm to move and pump the fuel.
Why are the rubber diaphragms on my Jaguar XKE being replaced?
The ethanol content in modern fuels is thought to be destructive to the older rubber diaphragms. New ethanol-resistant diaphragms are available as are solid state SU pumps that recreate the look and function of the originals, but without mechanical points.
Failure of the SU pump on an E-type Jaguar can be detected in a couple of ways. First if you turn on the ignition, do not hear an initial set of clicks from the pump as it supplies fuel to the carb bowls and you have no fuel coming to the glass filter bowl you can suspect the pump.
On my 2+2 the fuel pump is located behind a small panel along the side of the right rear storage area (looking at the car from the rear). That it is mounted behind the trim panels towards the back of the car above the spare tire well. The little oblong panel is removed by removing two chrome finishing screws.
The Jaguar XKE / E-type has an electronic SU fuel pump typical of many British cars of the 1950’s-70’s. These pumps are simple devices that work on a set of points that activate an electromagnetic field and cause a rubber diaphragm to move and pump the fuel.
The ethanol content in modern fuels is thought to be destructive to the older rubber diaphragms. New ethanol-resistant diaphragms are available as are solid state SU pumps that recreate the look and function of the originals, but without mechanical points.