Paddy's Garage

Bugeye Fuel Pump Conversion - Mechanical to Facet Electric Pump

I’m converting Ms. Scarlet’s fuel delivery from the mechanical pump to an electric one. When the engine mounted pump is no longer needed, many will replace it with a simple blanking plate over the mounting hole in the block.

 

I’ve opted to use the old pump as my “blanking plate”. I removed the pump’s actuating arm but replaced the retaining pin to keep the pump body sealed. I’ve also blocked off the in-out ports.

 

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Week 20 in Paddy’s Garage: This was a busy week preparing for the “Official” First Start in 3 1/2 years!!

Week 20 in Paddy’s Garage: This was a busy week as I wrapped up a ton of tasks in preparation for the “Official” First Start in 3 1/2 years!!

 

Install oil/water gauge

Install wiper switch wires

Install dash supports

Install horn boss & center logo

Add 50/50 coolant

Install vac advance hose

Clean & Install radiator

Install carburetor choke & accelerator cable

Install rear view mirror

Install replacement dash knobs & switch

Change oil & filter

Connect lines to carbs

Connect heater cable

Install blower

Install fuel pump & hoses

Complete engine bay wiring - brake switch Adjust tappets (.012 cold) & valve cover

Center steering wheel & column

Tighten exhaust pipe mounting @ motor

FIRE IT UP FRIDAY

Check oil pressure

Check Tach Operation

Check ignition light

Mount Facet fuel pump

Remove mechanical pump & hoses

Install air filters

 

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EAST Group for Scarlet's First Startup!

The EATS (Easily Amused Touring Society) group stopped by for Scarlet’s first start-up post-rejuvenation We accomplished starting, idling, 60 lbs. oil pressure, working mechanical tach & Ignition light! She does seem to have a fuel delivery issue, but that’s an easy fix

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 19

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 19

 

Paint 5 degree timing mark

Install fan & pulley

Install Oil Filter Adapter

Install heater box

Install Vac. Advance

Set/Check points gap & Install distributor

Install Generator

Install exhaust manifold down pipe

Install copper cap for manifold & solder

Install intake & exhaust manifolds

Install wiring loom to engine components

Install Positive battery cable

Install distributor

Set static timing

Install oil filter & feed tube

 

Next week will a busy one!

• Center steering wheel & column
• Install replacement dash knobs & switch
• Connect heater cable
• Install heater blower
• Install carburetor choke & accelerator cables
• Install vac advance hose
• Install fuel pump & hoses
• Complete engine bay wiring - brake switch
• Clean & Install hoses - heater, vacuum, radiator

 

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 18 - Continued with the recommissioning of Scarlet, the 1959 Bugeye Sprite:

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 18 - The week started with a Motoring Monday meeting of the EATS Group and work continued with the recommissioning of Scarlet, the 1959 Bugeye Sprite:

 

Install wiper motor.

Install starter solenoid, starter cable & battery cable with grommet

Shorten copper oil pressure line and install.

Anchor water temp and oil pressure lines

Anchor negative battery cable.

Move wiper motor wires & grommet

Install choke cable & grommet

Paint upper timing marks

Install wiring loom to engine components

Paint fan pulley

Paint heater box

Install horn & relay

Next week will a busy one! Install engine components (fuel pump, generator, etc. ), install carburetors and distributor.

* Compression tester for Compression stroke

* Set/Check points gap & Install distributor

* Install copper cap for manifold & solder

* Install head studs & exhaust gasket & manifold.

* Install replacement dash knobs & switch

 

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 17 - brake lines, clutch slave cyl. and remote bleeder have been installed. The week was highlighted with two trips to Springfield.

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 17 - brake lines, clutch slave cyl. and remote bleeder have been installed. The week was highlited with two trips to Springfield.

 

Fabricated new brake lines

Installed clutch slave cyl. & remote bleeder

Fabricated and installed new copper lines for clutch & brake.

Installed air intake and bonnet support sheet metal.

Trip to Springfield to inspect a barn find 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk3

. Trip to Springfield for the 4th Annual Fall Harvest cruise-In

 

Next week will a busy one! Complete work on hydraulics, install engine components (fuel pump, generator, etc. ) and possibly install carburetors and distributor.

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 16 - Engine paint is complete and work has begun assembling brake lines, clutch slave cyl. and remote bleeder.

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 16 - Engine paint is complete and work has begun assembling brake lines, clutch slave cyl. and remote bleeder.

 

Completed painting the engine

Fabricated new brake lines

Installed clutch slave cylinder & remote bleeder

Painted misc. black parts

Installed steering column

 

Next week will a busy one! Complete work on hydraulics, install engine components (starter, generator, etc. ) and possibly install carburetors

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 15 - Engine bay paint is complete and re-installation of the front suspension has begun!

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 15 - Engine bay paint is complete and re-installation of the front suspension has begun!

 

Completed painting the front frame and bulkhead.

Installed front dampers.

Installed front suspension.

 

Next week will be a short “Work Week” as we head South to attend the Classic Minis United #64 event in Wytheville VA.

 

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 15 - Engine bay paint is complete and re-installation of the front suspension has begun!

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 15 - Engine bay paint is complete and re-installation of the front suspension has begun!

 

Completed painting the front frame and bulkhead.

Installed front dampers.

Installed front suspension.

 

Next week will be a short “Work Week” as we head South to attend the Classic Minis United #64 event in Wytheville VA.

 

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This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 14 - Prime & Paint Engine Bay

This Week in Paddy’s Garage - Week 14 - Last week was a short “Work Week” as we headed north to Put-In-Bay for the vintage sports car race reunion. I finished sanding and stripping the front frame and applied primer and first coat of paint to the engine bay.

 

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