pegleg
Registered User
well my yard has 30" of snow and the lift pump stopped working, I'm wondering what point is best to replace it with.and where to buy it at.
it died after 29 years
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trucknorris
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I've been eyeballing this
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=NFPM60278_0199779608
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=NFPM60278_0199779608
pegleg
Registered User
just wondering about the arm I throught it was bent more?.maybe it time to switch to electric?
trucknorris
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why? it lasted 29 years 
exactly get an OEM replacement and be done with it.why? it lasted 29 years
Grass Hauler
Registered User
Facet E pump and 70 micron pre filter mounted right in front of the tank valve on the frame rail. Easy install and wiring, takes more time to gather the parts. Probably costs about 70$ total. I could get you part numbers and a parts list if you want.
icanfixall
Official GMM hand model
The mechanicl pumps live a long time.. But so does the carrier electric lift pump found on those diesel refer gen sets on all the semi trailers. They suck fuel from under the trailer all the way up to the front top of the rig.. Now thats a succker. No other electric pump I know of can do that and do it year after year. Many of us members here have switched over to this type electric pump and not one of us has any second thoughts about it. Will they last 29 years.. Probably not but whos going to be counting. Not me. My concern with a meachanicl pump has always been that the engine must be cranking for it to push fuel. Changing a fuel filter can cause a hard start. Then cranking on the starter takes life out of it. I have done many filter changes and some just don't bleed air correctly. And then I'm cranking and bleeding air till it starts. So for my feeling its an electric lift pump from a member genlightning. He offers a great deal on something that has proven time and time again to work and work well. I do understand the feeling of why change when something has worked for 29 years. But why not upgrade to something thats going to help you truck stay on the road longer and cheaper. For me the cost of a mechanicl lift pump compared to the cost of a starter is lots of money and time. I do not like removing a starter no matter what kind of lifetime warranty it has. Its me laying under the truck on the cold working overhead with something thats heavy and we know gravity rules everything. The tinyest piece of dirt falling in your eye ruins the rest of the day.. Or the rest of your life. I wear protection but stuff happens...
One thing to remember to reinforce the comment above: the Facet/Carrier electric pumps are used on ****** trailers. They have to be dependable, otherwise frozen transport stuff doesn't stay frozen, and you won't get your fries at McDonald's
The failure mode of the Facet pumps are better too, when they don't work, they can't fill your crankcase with diesel fuel.
Whichever way you go for replacement, stay warm back there, sounds pretty cold and snowy
The failure mode of the Facet pumps are better too, when they don't work, they can't fill your crankcase with diesel fuel.
Whichever way you go for replacement, stay warm back there, sounds pretty cold and snowy
trucknorris
Full Access Member
Is there an article on this? For frame rail pump? Parts?
This is cool...
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/sh...pump-with-a-Facet-Duralift-electric-fuel-pump
But being a nutty VW guy, I like the frame mounted stuff..
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trucknorris
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Also, when replacing or blocking of the mechanical fuel pump, do you need to drain the oil?
HammerDown
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I just did this three days ago...The one prior (Carter) lasted 18 years...I went with another Carter mechanical pump with the upgraded 'bent' arm.
Got it a Pep Boys > 'FREE' replacement warranty
BTW > with a mirror and flashlight look in where the pump-arm goes, bump the engine over until you see a 1" wide 'machined/shiny' surface > that's the low part of the cam-lobe...your new 'bent arm' Lift-Pump will now easily go in.
GenLightening
Yeah, it's a CHEVY!
Check the thread in my sig for info on the Carrier/Facet pumps.
HammerDown
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I will say, 'if' I was to go electric fuel-pump it would be done just like this.
It would appear the Carrier/Facet pump is designed for some serious "sucking" and pushing of fuel...vs being gravity fed as the Holley.
Personally, I wouldn't want to mount the Holley type down on the frame rails...ewww
pegleg
Registered User
WOW thanks or all the info and the link for the carrier pump it looks like a mecanical pump will be first because it's the only one in my area. but thanks to one and all.
