BT7 Fuel Line Positioning

[kindanice]

Hi. I am new to the site and my first posting. Hope you guys can help. Approximately half way through a total restoration and have been searching for weeks to find the correct positioning/mounting of the fuel line between tank and fuel pump for my BT7 early MkII. Any pics or good description would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[TimK]

My BN7 has a rubber hose that comes out of fuel tank and connects with steel line that starts out running straight up the back of the trunk panel

Then it runs diagonally under the floor of the rear seat compartment (spare tire shelf in my car)And then does a 90 degree turn to hook up with rubber hose to fuel pump

 

[richch]

During the early Mk II tricarb, the fuel pump was moved from the left side to the right. Before we proceed any further, which is yours?

 

[kindanice]

Thanks richch,
Pump is positioned on right side of car.

 

[kindanice]

Thanks TK. If it is the same on the BT7, no wonder I couldn't find any mounting holes etc. 11.00pm here so will check out in the morning. Thanks again.

 

[kindanice]

Correction richch. Pump is on left side of the car. Probably should go to bed!

 

[TimK]

My pump is on left side.

 

[IanIrving]

Hi
Why not join the Qld AH owners club which meets I think first wednesday of each month in East Brisbane somewhere. I visit Bne regularly cos my kids are there, they seem a nice bunch of people, the owners, as well as my kids and I'm sure could give you lots of help.

Ian

 

[kindanice]

Thanks Tim K.

Your car looks very original.

I have '62 BT7 Tri-carb purchased 10 months ago as an unfinished restoration. Chassis, motor and gearbox done (hopefully engine done correctly). Car was originally LHD imported from the States and converted to RHD at some stage. Car was pretty rough.

regards from Oz...Lyall

 

[kindanice]

Ian. You live in a nice part of the world. I'm on the Sunshine Coast in Mooloolaba.
Thanks for the heads-up on the Healey Club in Brisbane. I will also talk to the Healey owners who sometime come on outings with the local MG Club. I also have a '55 MG TF1500.
regards...Lyall

 

[TimK]

Thanks Tim K.

Your car looks very original.

I have '62 BT7 Tri-carb purchased 10 months ago as an unfinished restoration. Chassis, motor and gearbox done (hopefully engine done correctly). Car was originally LHD imported from the States and converted to RHD at some stage. Car was pretty rough.

regards from Oz...Lyall

My car has a very original underbody and engine compartment. I have put my time and money in the exterior and interior.

 

[TimK]

My first experience with LBC's was a 1955 MG TF1500 which my brother found and my father bought. I took my date to the party after high school graduation. What a memory!

 

[kindanice]

Hi Tim - Yes the old TFs are a worry to drive, especially mine which is a bit dodgy in the suspension department. My AH fuel line is in. A little different to yours - no flexible bits apart from the filter. Only worry is I can't find any olf clip fixing holes. Have been trying to download some pics of my project to you. No success yet but will work it out eventually. Any hints?

Apart from the TF and Healey, I also have a WRX with STI upgrade for my mad moments, a 1999 Jag S-Type Sport (rare true manual gearbox model) for the ladies and an Isuzu 4x4 for beach etc. You might say, a car for every occasion.
Thanks again for your help. I'm a little happy chappy...Lyall