Re: Very noisy fuel pump

"Michael Johnson, PE" <cds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:



> One other thing, until you get it fixed don't let the fuel level in the
> tank go below the 1/2-3/4 mark. The pump is surrounded by the gas in
> the tank and it is what keeps it cool. Letting the fuel go low lets
the
> pump heat up and increases the chance of it failing.
>

AGAIN!!!?

Is it or is it not an axial flow pump? I can see the reduction in pump
cooling in 100 deg weather when fuel temps rise and there's limited
cooling... but he's in canada and it aint hot.

To the reverse, running the tank low makes the job a LOT easier!

But remember, it's the fumes that explode, not the liquid.

So STILL let a shop do it... good money spent though you may grit your
teeth.

--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!
.

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