Fuel pumps for classic British cars, covering SU electric fuel pumps, mechanical fuel pumps, replacement pumps in original and modern specifications, service kits and the associated mounting hardware. The SU electric fuel pump dominates the British classic fuel pump landscape, recognisable by its distinctive ticking sound when the ignition is first turned on, and is supported across multiple decades of variants.
SU Electric Fuel Pumps
SU electric fuel pumps are typically mounted in the rear of the car, often behind the heelboard or under the boot floor, and pump fuel forward to the carburettors via a metal line running the length of the car. Pump variants include the AUF200, AUF300, AUF400 and the modern electronic AZX1307 series, with the choice of pump determined by the original specification of the car and by owner preference. Modern electronic SU pumps offer significantly improved reliability over the original points-operated pumps and are a popular reliability upgrade.
Mechanical Fuel Pumps
Mechanical engine-driven fuel pumps appear on selected British classic applications, particularly Triumph and Rover units. These are diaphragm pumps mounted to the engine and driven by an eccentric on the camshaft. Replacement mechanical pumps and service kits are stocked across the major applications.
Service Kits and Mounting Hardware
SU electric pump service kits, diaphragm, gasket, filter and points (where applicable), are stocked for the popular pump variants, supporting periodic servicing and rebuild rather than complete pump replacement. Pump mounting brackets, fuel line connections, fuel hose, hose clamps and electrical connectors are stocked alongside the pumps themselves.
Reliability Notes
Fuel pump failure is one of the more common roadside breakdown causes on British classics. Early symptoms, slow starting, hesitation under load, occasional cutting out, are worth attending to before the pump fails completely. The conversion from points-operated to electronic SU pump is one of the most cost-effective reliability upgrades available, particularly for owners who use their cars regularly or for long-distance touring. The MGOC Spares British Classic Car Parts Fuel Pumps range encompasses SU electric fuel pumps in original points-operated and modern electronic specifications, mechanical engine-driven fuel pumps, service kits and mounting hardware for the British classics we serve.
MGOC Spares is constantly expanding our range for these non-MG British classic marques, and new lines are being added to this section regularly. If a part you need is not yet listed online, please contact our team at sales@mgocspares.co.uk or 01954 230928, we may be able to source it, and your enquiry helps us prioritise future stock.