EDIT: Changed plan to Mr Gasket 105p pump. You can jump to the post here: https://www.oilburners.net/threads/...-electric-fuel-pump.87176/page-2#post-1047233
Afrer much consideration, I decided I want to convert the RV to an electric fueled pump. I don't want to constantly worry about a mechanical pump failing and crankcase filling. Maybe it's very rare, but still it's not something I wanna worry about, given my lifestyle with the RV.
What sealed the deal was ebay was offering a $15 statement credit on charging $150+ before the end of the month. That plus 5% back in ebay bucks. It amounts to about $22 saved. Plus someone is selling the 40223 (with the plastic connector) for $100 shipped. I bought a couple other things I was gonna buy soon anyway to get it over $150.
It's not THAT much more expensive per say, since it gives peace of mind that it can't flood the crankcase. In 6 months, I would have probably regretted not having it and would find it harder to get without paying retail prices. I'm shipping everything to my mom's house where I will reach in the next couple weeks sometime, if not sooner.
Parts ordered so far:
- Facet 40223 pump
- Spectre 42473 block off plate
- Waterproof blade in-line fuse holder
- Relay & harness
Did I miss anything? I'm pretty sure that's all I need, except for fuel hose and hose barb fittings for the filter head and pump. Gotta go digging in the archives to see what threads the filter head has.
Luckily on the van, the supply is on the side of the head, not the rear like on trucks, so it's easier to reach. The rear is the output to the IP. I guess vans got a different filter head from trucks, since that would run the fuel through the filter backwards otherwise. (See pic below)
Oh, and a $5 male connector for plugging in to the pump. I like that setup since the pump can be removed by just unplugging it. Odds are I won't ever need to mess with that, but just in case. Plus it'll make running the cable easier, no splicing while laying underneath. Napa sells the same exact pump for about $150 in their brand, so it's possible to get another in an emergency.
I think 12 gauge wire should be large enough to run from the driver's side battery down to the frame rail since the pump only pulls 1.4 amps. I want the pump down there so it's not exposed to engine heat. The pumps are rated to 180F and it gets probably that or hotter in the already cramped van engine bay. Plus there's almost no room for it. It's easy to crawl under at frame rail where the fuel lines are for strainer inspection. I don't drive in the Midwest in winter, so salt won't be a problem.
I will keep the old, apparently weepy pump as an absolute emergency spare (costs me nothing, after all) in the unlikely event the Facet doesn't last.
Whoever converted my F250 with a 12D style pump left the mechanical pump installed, but not hooked up. No idea why. Laziness I guess? I suppose it does no harm to leave it that way. It just wastes engine power, pumping a dry pump. But I will remove and block it off on the RV. I was lazy about removing it on the truck too even after I saw it, so I guess I can't fuss about them leaving it.
Afrer much consideration, I decided I want to convert the RV to an electric fueled pump. I don't want to constantly worry about a mechanical pump failing and crankcase filling. Maybe it's very rare, but still it's not something I wanna worry about, given my lifestyle with the RV.
What sealed the deal was ebay was offering a $15 statement credit on charging $150+ before the end of the month. That plus 5% back in ebay bucks. It amounts to about $22 saved. Plus someone is selling the 40223 (with the plastic connector) for $100 shipped. I bought a couple other things I was gonna buy soon anyway to get it over $150.
It's not THAT much more expensive per say, since it gives peace of mind that it can't flood the crankcase. In 6 months, I would have probably regretted not having it and would find it harder to get without paying retail prices. I'm shipping everything to my mom's house where I will reach in the next couple weeks sometime, if not sooner.
Parts ordered so far:
- Facet 40223 pump
- Spectre 42473 block off plate
- Waterproof blade in-line fuse holder
- Relay & harness
Did I miss anything? I'm pretty sure that's all I need, except for fuel hose and hose barb fittings for the filter head and pump. Gotta go digging in the archives to see what threads the filter head has.
Luckily on the van, the supply is on the side of the head, not the rear like on trucks, so it's easier to reach. The rear is the output to the IP. I guess vans got a different filter head from trucks, since that would run the fuel through the filter backwards otherwise. (See pic below)
Oh, and a $5 male connector for plugging in to the pump. I like that setup since the pump can be removed by just unplugging it. Odds are I won't ever need to mess with that, but just in case. Plus it'll make running the cable easier, no splicing while laying underneath. Napa sells the same exact pump for about $150 in their brand, so it's possible to get another in an emergency.
I think 12 gauge wire should be large enough to run from the driver's side battery down to the frame rail since the pump only pulls 1.4 amps. I want the pump down there so it's not exposed to engine heat. The pumps are rated to 180F and it gets probably that or hotter in the already cramped van engine bay. Plus there's almost no room for it. It's easy to crawl under at frame rail where the fuel lines are for strainer inspection. I don't drive in the Midwest in winter, so salt won't be a problem.
I will keep the old, apparently weepy pump as an absolute emergency spare (costs me nothing, after all) in the unlikely event the Facet doesn't last.
Whoever converted my F250 with a 12D style pump left the mechanical pump installed, but not hooked up. No idea why. Laziness I guess? I suppose it does no harm to leave it that way. It just wastes engine power, pumping a dry pump. But I will remove and block it off on the RV. I was lazy about removing it on the truck too even after I saw it, so I guess I can't fuss about them leaving it.
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