Facet Filter Reminder

[Hydro-idi]

I recently got my new engine back in truck and took it for a test run yesterday. Everything seemed to be working well aside from engine surging at idle sometimes. I started investigating what could be wrong, not knowing where to start since everything on my rig has either been replaced or rebuilt. I just happened to look at this aux. pump that had a hex cap on the bottom. I only use this pump if I have done work on the fuel system & air is present in lines. I did some research on this pump & found out that there is a filter element in it.
I took filter out this morning & found that it was completely clogged & caked with dirt and rubber pieces from the tank pickups. Couldn't believe it even ran like that and probably hasn't been cleaned in 10+ years.
For those who run a facet filter like I do, just a friendly reminder that there is a very fine mesh filter that should be cleaned periodically. Sure does run good now .

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[icanfixall]

Good find and sound advice to others with this pump. My Carrier has a clear plastic filter bowl and you can see the filter element inside that. I need to clean mine. I have never cleaned it in many more years than I will admit too...

 

[riphip]

I run a clear replaceable filter between fuel switch and fuel pump to catch the junk.

Rick

 

[crash-harris]

That's why I prefer the Duralift facet pump. The filter housing is clear plastic. I can see rust flakes in mine already after less than a year. I figure I'll dump and clean it when I get a new front tank and the bronco rear tank put in.

 

[franklin2]

Look what has a Facet sticker on it. These are good little pumps, no matter who has their label on them.

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Engine...-FACET-40106-ELECTRONIC-FUEL-PUMP-28-1895.axd

 

[OB_WAN]

I have the facets pump with the clear filter like others. For years I've been running it including running the tank dry on a few occations. Was surprised the filter bowl remained clear.

Finally decided to change my fuel filter and opened this up at the same time. It had a lot of sediment at the bottom. Was doing its job. Must just have nice clean tanks and glad I have the extra filtration to help the fuel filter last longer.