Wallas Heater fuel pump!

[Viking]

Hi all - Just a long shot!
The electric fuel pump on my old Wallas paraffin heater as 'pass on'. I have E mailed Wallas but had no response (to date).
The Heater is cica 1980-2. the fuel pump is an electric 'inline' type which was used on the Opel Kadett car of about the same 'century'. Norway is thin on the ground with breakers yards. So can anyone suggest what can be use it place?
I cant afford to buy a new heater just yet!

 

[ccscott49]

Any car fuel pump should do it, they are all low pressure systems. Not from a fuel injected car, only carburretor ones. MTB should be able to help with this, he's into fuel systems, try a PM.

 

[Trevethan]

Proev "www.yell.com" (online Engelske Gulesider) soek etter "car and commercial vehicle dismantlers"

Good luck!

mvh,

Nick

 

[Gunfleet]

So *that's* what Cornish looks like! Could you do 'take my lines matey, mine's a pint'?

 

[tome]

Hi Viking

I rebuilt my 79 Wallas paraffin heater and it's now as good as new! I had to replace the electric fuel pump, probably as a result of it not being used for a while and drying out. All parts and advice are available from

Kuranda Marine
Kuranda House
Forge Road
Whaley Bridge
High Peak SK23 7HY
Tel 01663 734800

Talk to Paul Dawson.

When you've repaired it makes sure you run it for at least 10 minutes each month to keep it sweet.

Good luck!
Tom

 

[tome]

This won't work - it's a very small inductive pump and has to meter the precise amount of fuel to feed the burner. There are 2 adjustment pots on the control board which have to be tweaked to get the correct flow rates for the low and high settings, instructions are provided with the replacement pump.

 

[ccscott49]

I was just going by the fact he said it was a pump from some car or other, didn't realise it was a make specific pump.

 

[Trevethan]

That was Norwegian... now in Cornish, Mine's a mine is "Pinta korev mar pleg." I'd have to look up the bit about lines!

 

[Viking]

Yes I was told by the local 'fixer' that a pump (electric) from a early Opel Kadett would do the job. I have just found out that OKs only had mechincal pumps. It sound that its a special pump. Ive E Mailed and faxed Wallas, but still no reply. If I dont hear by the weekend, I think Ill have to try 'tome's' suggestion and contact Kuranda Marine in the UK and get one sent over.

Thanks for all your suggestions

 

[Viking]

Thanks tome!
I guess my heater must be the same as yours. Ive had no luck EMailing and Faxing Wallas.
If I dont hear by the weekend. Monday I try your suggestion and contact Kuranda Marine and get one sent over.
PS have they a fax or an E mail address???
Cheers mate!

 

[tome]

Don't have email details but fax number is +44 1663 733343

The parts to repair mine (including new burner, pump etc) came to about £125 including postage.

Hilsen fra Hampshire