Originally Posted by CooperMan
The SU pump on my old Mini deffo stops ticking when the carbs are primed

Yep the MGBs have the same (although mine has been replaced with a Facet, which clicks all the time, like my Mog).

At least with the clicks, you know it's working!

1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10