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bill shourt

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I think that my fuel pump may be done for, it just keeps ticking away with the engine not running and board jumpered.
If I need a new one should I buy an Onan replacement or is there another reliable pump that people are happy with ?

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Bill and Michele Shourt
78 Kingsley, origional
 
Bill go to our sight under ONAN and get the origional one.
Maybe it is not your pump, could be your carb.
Call me so we can discuss.

> I think that my fuel pump may be done for, it just keeps ticking away with
> the engine not running and board jumpered.
> If I need a new one should I buy an Onan replacement or is there another
> reliable pump that people are happy with ?
>
>
> --
> Bill and Michele Shourt
> 78 Kingsley, origional
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
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If the fuel pump keeps ticking there is a good chance it is a lack of fuel problem. That can be caused by no enough fuel inthe tank or a cracked hose
onthe feed side of the pump to the tank.

The second thing that could be wrong is the little check valve ball inside the pump is gummed up. Take the bottom off of the pump, then the filter,
and then a little wire spring clip. You will have access to the ball and a spring. Clean it all up and put it back together again.

If you need a new filter and bottom gasket, Go go NAPA. They have them under their own part number because NAPA sells that pump or a similar under
their own brand name.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Pull the line to the carb and then jumper the pump and see if it's pumping anything.
If not then disconnect the inlet line from the pump and hook a few feet of fuel line to it and put that fuel line in a gas can.
Repeat step one.
If that fixes your problem then you've got either a broken hose or a blockage somewhere (or the coach tank is too low to feed the genset)

If not, do as Ken suggested and clean out the pump.
If that doesn't work, THEN get a new one :d
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Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
> Pull the line to the carb and then jumper the pump and see if it's pumping anything.
> If not then disconnect the inlet line from the pump and hook a few feet of fuel line to it and put that fuel line in a gas can.
> Repeat step one.
> If that fixes your problem then you've got either a broken hose or a blockage somewhere (or the coach tank is too low to feed the genset)
>
> If not, do as Ken suggested and clean out the pump.
> If that doesn't work, THEN get a new one :d

If you do replace the pump, throw the old one away in my direction. We use the same pump as a boost pump on low wing aircraft. We clean them and
replace the filters all the time.

We have always get by cleaning them and replacing the gasket and filter. For that reason I do not have any spares around because we never buy new
ones. I had two GMCers tell me that they would give me their old ones. When they found out how easy it is to refurbish the old removed ones they
kept the removed pumps for themselves.

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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Bill,

See MM X-7525 / Section 24C - Onan Motor Generator / Page 22 - 24 - Fuel System for detailed information on the fuel pump, carb, and
solenoid.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Bill Shourt
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 1:46 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Onan fuel pump

I think that my fuel pump may be done for, it just keeps ticking away with the engine not running and board jumpered.
If I need a new one should I buy an Onan replacement or is there another reliable pump that people are happy with ?

Bill and Michele Shourt
78 Kingsley, origional
 
Thanks Ken, Justin and Rob. As you suggest a little cleaning and it's back in business. Does anyone know the pump number or where I can source replacement rubber parts?

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>
> Bill,
>
> See MM X-7525 / Section 24C - Onan Motor Generator / Page 22 - 24 - Fuel System for detailed information on the fuel pump, carb, and
> solenoid.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Bill Shourt
> Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 1:46 AM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Onan fuel pump
>
> I think that my fuel pump may be done for, it just keeps ticking away with the engine not running and board jumpered.
> If I need a new one should I buy an Onan replacement or is there another reliable pump that people are happy with ?
>
> Bill and Michele Shourt
> 78 Kingsley, origional
>
>
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"Thanks Ken, Justin and Rob. As you suggest a little cleaning and it's back in business."

If that doesn't work for the long run (it didn't for me, only temporarily), don't go cheap. By the "direct fit" ump from Jim and don't mess with
cheap ones. I learned that the hard way.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
The only rubber part I have ever re-placed is the bottom gasket. Some were cork. They will dry rot over the years so we buy the kit form NAPA with
the lower gasket and filter together. They use to be around $10.00 as few years back. I do not have the part number. I do have one hanging on a peg
of my tool board in my hangar. Unfortunately I'm 12 miles from there right now.

The Purolator number is PRO 42370

I tried to find it online but was unsuccessful. In my local NAPA they are hanging on a peg on display.

Hey, Hey. I found it NAPA BK 6101086

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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Ken,

I have the old pump I took off my old Onan a few years ago. It's a "Jidosha Kiki" pump that looks physically like the OE pump.

If you are coming to the GMCI in Tucson next April, I'll try to remember to give it to you if you want it.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
Jidoska? That is a new one on me. If you are going to throw it away, then bring it to Tuscon.

One other thing I forgot to mention is on the original Facet pumps is is not uncommon to find rust in the bottom cap on low use airplanes. That is a
low place where water can settle. Normally we drain the sumps in all tanks before every flight so you would not expect to see water in the bottom of
the pump, but we have seen it. Also airplane NEVER use ethanol diluted fuel, so there is no ethanol to mix with the water and carry it away.

Any way on rusted ones we simply bead blast the cap until it is clean and give it a coat of Rustoleum Gray.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Thanks Ken, the rubber gasket in the bottom is hard but not leaking and filter has seen better days.

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>
> Jidoska? That is a new one on me. If you are going to throw it away, then bring it to Tuscon.
>
> One other thing I forgot to mention is on the original Facet pumps is is not uncommon to find rust in the bottom cap on low use airplanes. That is a
> low place where water can settle. Normally we drain the sumps in all tanks before every flight so you would not expect to see water in the bottom of
> the pump, but we have seen it. Also airplane NEVER use ethanol diluted fuel, so there is no ethanol to mix with the water and carry it away.
>
> Any way on rusted ones we simply bead blast the cap until it is clean and give it a coat of Rustoleum Gray.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
>
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> Jidoska? That is a new one on me. If you are going to throw it away, then bring it to Tuscon.
>
> One other thing I forgot to mention is on the original Facet pumps is is not uncommon to find rust in the bottom cap on low use airplanes. That
> is a low place where water can settle. Normally we drain the sumps in all tanks before every flight so you would not expect to see water in the
> bottom of the pump, but we have seen it. Also airplane NEVER use ethanol diluted fuel, so there is no ethanol to mix with the water and carry it
> away.
>
> Any way on rusted ones we simply bead blast the cap until it is clean and give it a coat of Rustoleum Gray.

Okay, I'll save it for you.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
I found this on line. It might help someone.

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/facet_fuel_pump_filter&page=1

Also besides the previously posted NAPA source, Aircraft Spruce also has it.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/facetpumps4.php

Do NOT forget Applied GMC. He stocks just about everything GMC and is an Onan distributor. I'm sure he has it.

These Faceet Gold-Flo "interrupter" pumps were used on everything like generators, welders, aircraft, and Marine applications.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
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