Electric fuel pumps

[markseven 83]

I have a question regarding these electric fuel pumps it seems to me the power is always turned on to  them.  pump gas 100% of the time is there a built-in regulator that shuts them down ?   just don't think that the needle and seat would hold too much pressure if that fuel pump is pumping constantly. I'm thinking about putting one on my charger 12.

[peter lena 9,638]

@markseven  have carbole  electric pumps on mine ,  2-3.5 psi , zero issues , they do self  regulate , never had a carb seat area issue , have a filter just before pump , and another filter  just after tank  start , have many years  on these  ,  you also might consider   doing a fuel  hose replacement  , filter debris  is telling you of hose break down . note the style / type of pump , NOT  the  small tank type of pump . very solid , reliable  set up , pete

[ebinmaine 76,405]

46 minutes ago, peter lena said:

they do self  regulate

 

 

 

 

 

Facet 60245 or 60304.

 

Mr. Gasket 42s. 

 

Carter P4070.

 

 

 

 All of the above pumps are regulated at 4 PSI or less.

[Retired Wrencher 6,254]

I have installed this brand on my 856. These are designed for aviation but work well on small engines. They make different ones a bit pricey but very well-made. I always say it’s good enough for aviation. It’s good enough for a lawn tractor.

Edited yesterday at 11:23 AM by Retired Wrencher

[Mike'sHorseBarn 3,395]

I have the facet on my C-161 and never an issue with it. Cured my hard starting immediately!

[sqrlgtr 1,730]

 I have the Facet # 40163 (1.5-2.5psi) that I got for a 312-8 (tank under seat) but haven't installed it yet . It's my understanding that these pumps run continuously but 2.5psi max is all they will build. 

[adsm08 3,967]

12 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

I always say it’s good enough for aviation. It’s good enough for a lawn tractor

 

That's a good point. Lawn tractors don't tend to fall out of the sky when they quit running. I might have more of them if they did.

[lynnmor 8,364]

13 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

I have installed this brand on my 856. These are designed for aviation but work well on small engines. They make different ones a bit pricey but very well-made. I always say it’s good enough for aviation. It’s good enough for a lawn tractor.

I have posted this before, is there an echo in here?

 

This is a copy and paste from the manufactures website:

 

Not Intended for Aircraft Use

WARNING: FACET AND PUROLATOR FUEL PUMPS SHOULD NOT BE USED IN AIRCRAFT AS THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR MANUFACTURED FOR ANY AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS.

 

[wallfish 18,847]

Good thing we aren't flying our tractors!  (Although some guys seem to get close every once in a while).

[Handy Don 15,563]

Just now, wallfish said:

Although some guys seem to get close every once in a while

The vid of @ebinmaine pushing snow made me think he was gonna launch!

[ebinmaine 76,405]

2 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

The vid of @ebinmaine pushing snow made me think he was gonna launch!

 

I'll try harder next time!!!

[sqrlgtr 1,730]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

I'll try harder next time!!!

I thought a driving Barr was cool I would love to see a flying barr.

[SylvanLakeWH 30,110]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

 

I'll try harder next time!!!

Gonna need video... 

[Retired Wrencher 6,254]

10 hours ago, lynnmor said:

I have posted this before, is there an echo in here?

 

This is a copy and paste from the manufactures website:

 

Not Intended for Aircraft Use

WARNING: FACET AND PUROLATOR FUEL PUMPS SHOULD NOT BE USED IN AIRCRAFT AS THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED, TESTED OR MANUFACTURED FOR ANY AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS.

 

Ok my bad.But still a great pump.

[Retired Wrencher 6,254]

10 hours ago, wallfish said:

Good thing we aren't flying our tractors!  (Although some guys seem to get close every once in a while).

 

[Retired Wrencher 6,254]

10 hours ago, wallfish said:

Good thing we aren't flying our tractors!  (Although some guys seem to get close every once in a while).

Well, John, I guess I didn’t do my research. My bad.

[lynnmor 8,364]

3 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Ok my bad.But still a great pump.

 

Since they are sold by Aircraft Spruce one would think that they are qualified for aircraft use.  My thought is that builders of ultralights use the pumps for the small engines they use and there is little regulation on those aircraft.

[Handy Don 15,563]

4 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

 

Since they are sold by Aircraft Spruce one would think that they are qualified for aircraft use.  My thought is that builders of ultralights use the pumps for the small engines they use and there is little regulation on those aircraft.

Agree. Also ground equipment--tow tractors, snow clearing, generators, pressure washers...

[pfrederi 19,439]

I buy the PosiFlo because they seem to last and they are made in Elmira NY USA

[sqrlgtr 1,730]

[ebinmaine 76,405]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

I buy the PosiFlo because they seem to last and they are made in Elmira NY USA

 

 

Same reason for my choice.