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Q & A: Testing Fuel Pump, Gas Tank Rust

I purchased a 1979 MGB Tourer this fall. Negative earth ground. This is
my first MG project. The car was difficult to start due to lack of fuel
when I purchased it. The car appears to have most of the original fuel
lines which I am in the process of replacing along with auto body repair,
etc. I have removed the fuel pump and would like to know if there is a
way for me to test the pump at home or if I would be better off boxing it
up and sending to you to get checked out. What does a new fuel pump cost
versus a rebuild?

I've removed the gas tank and repainted the exterior. No rusted through
spots. There is some rust on the interior. Any suggestions for
"stabilizing" the interior gas tank rust short of replacing the fuel
tank?

Thank you,
Russ Holder

RUSS! A good idea to change the fuel hoses! The original lines fail, not
with pinholes, but splitting along their length, gushing gasoline
EVERYWHERE. They are very, very dangerous! Modern American fuel line,
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