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<p>Well, I have to say that everyone who has contributed to this
thread has made valid points (sorry!) and I agree with them. I
have never been a fan of electronics in cars -- too fragile in a
hostile environment. But after having had four or five
points-type pumps fail in over 50 years and countless miles in my
Rover 90, I put in an electronic SU from Messrs. Burlen two years
ago. Some 3000 miles later, no problems. But I carry a spare pump
just in case. One nice thing about the 90 is that the pump lives
in a little house in the boot, and you can change it in 10 minutes
or so.</p>
<p>Two of those pump failures were memorable. One, ages ago, had me
riding in the boot tapping the pump with the wheelbrace to keep it
ticking, while my wife drove the car home. I've often wondered
what following cars thought of that. The other, about five years
ago, was on the Maine Turnpike. That was much less amusing, but
by that time I had learned to carry a spare, so it ended happily
enough.</p>
<p>Most of the problems with my 1987 Rover 825 ("Sterling") have
been failures of various electronic devices (and these were not
from Mr Lucas -- most of them were from European or far-Eastern
sources), and this hasn't done a lot to change my feeling about
electronics in cars. On the other hand, fitting a Pertronix
electronic ignition to my 1970 3500S has been a great success.
The car runs better, and the timing stays accurate. It's been in
there for about five years and 20,000 miles, with no maintenance
and no trouble. But I carry a spare distributor and the necessary
tools in the boot, just in case.</p>
<p>Whichever way you go, perhaps the real answer is to carry a spare
and hope for the best!</p>
<p>Cheers,</p>
<p> -- Bill Daddis<br>
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<p>PS: Just to be fair, I think today's car electronics are far more
reliable than they used to be, but whether they are good for 50
years is an open question. But you can say the same for the cars.</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 30-Apr-2024 11:15 a.m., Steven
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<div>You can get modern SU pumps that look like the originals,
but with electronic triggers instead of points. That would be
the best of both worlds if you want originality. Points will
eventually fail and need maintenance, electronic pumps will
last longer and be maintenance free. Just my penny's worth. <br>
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<div>Hi All,</div>
<div> Probably opening a can of worms here, and I think it
all comes down to whether you want to spend $36 more ($712
versus $674). Does any body have any strong views
regarding the 2 options?</div>
<div> 1966 P5 3 litre double fuel pump (2 in main &
reserve, 1 out)</div>
<div>Cheers,</div>
<div>Gord<br>
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