Hello, I just have a question, I have been to the auto parts stores, I heard a 1970's Vega submersible would work, but it is discontinued. The Haynes and the Jaguar factory repair manual say my fuel pump are dual pumps under the tire area. I have since removed both failed submersible fuel pumps and was wondering if anyone knows of a submersible fuel pump that would fit a 76 XJ6C? Thanks in advance!

 

Joe, you won't find much about this topic on the coupes unfortunately. I just completed a fuel tank redo on my 77 xj6c. I got donor tanks from a series 3 car and got an external SU pump with a valve switch. They don't make the in tank pumps anymore and you shouldn't try other brands unless uounknow it will fit for sure.

 

you guys are lucky, the coupe is my dream car!!!

 

Fab up a custom hanger & run a Bosch 040

or if your just planning on running stock, look at a walbro 255 LPH pump.

Both can be had anyware & are fairly easy to mount when building a custom fuel system.

http://www.boschfuelpumps.com/

I know this is probably overkill, but look at teh other fuel pumps made by bosch, I can tell you it s a pretty good idea to update your fuel system.

others are going to tell you to stay jaguar, or if it aint broke, don't fix it.

but...

if you do a proper job of updating, you no longer have to worry about tracking down a discontinued part.

you might have to look into a FPR if you update to a newer pump.

 

Thanks so much for the information, I was thinking about retrofitting to an in-line pump. I appreciate the assistance. I need to rehab the tanks prior to the fuel pump.

 

i agree with aristocat, on my 1975 XJC V12 , had some internal rust issues, took out the cross over valves, just teed things together, pump form SUMMIT racing,inline pump,(much cheaper price than bosch) added two filters from outlets of 2 tanks .filters from a ford car, 1/3 cost of jag, yet visual looks the same,go-figure?

works great

 

Can anyone tell me what it would cost to update a fuel system on a 1976 XJ6C Jaguar. Its a beautiful car, and nobody knows what to do with it. I cant get it to keep running. I'm near Moreno Valley in Calif. could somebody please recommend someone out in this área.

 

You may need new tanks and lines. The jag tanks are rust prone. Todays ethanol fuels exacerbate that problem. Tanks cost about 300$ each. This is probable a carbureted Jag so you may want to install a pair of fuel filter in parallel. Nothing fancy just a set of generic clear filter that you can keep an eye on. I'm in NYC so I cant help find a local solution.

 

this pic may not be the best way, but my XJS 78 V12 had the complte system rusted, all the way from tank to engine! i decided to do away with rust and ethanol problems forever!

plastic fuel cell tank, stainless steel electric pump , anodized aluminum filter casing, all lines and fittings AERO-QUIP anodized aluminum, teflon lined SS flex hoses, everything available from SUMMIT racing, aint cheap, but owning an old Jaguar isnt ethier.

 

This is very aged information, but when I restored a 76 XJ6C in 1990 I found that a fuel pump for a 1976/77 Chevrolet Monza V8 was a nearly identical copy to the factory pump.
Had different terminals, which was an easy work-around. The Jaguar factory original was sourced from AC Delco.

 

GOOD old GM parts, saved Jaguar for awhile!
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