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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 11:00 AM |
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Leaking fuel pump
Hi all,
I have a leaking fuel pump. It's leaking out of a hole on the side of the top part, and also leaking out of the bar with the c clips on it. A quick
google search doesn't turn up any results. Anyone come across this before? Fixable or replace? Cheers
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 11:07 AM |
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It's leaking petrol not oil just to confirm.
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 11:09 AM |
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sounds like the diaphragm is busted.
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 12:49 PM |
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Check Your engine oil to make sure no fuel has diluted the oil....
I have heard its difficult to find repairable new fuel pumps they are all sealed now.....
If Yours has screws around the top then You can replace the diaphram in it.
with a repair kit..
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 03:15 PM |
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Thanks for the replies. I ended up buying an electric pump from Repco. Going to leave the original pump on for aesthetics though.
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 05:20 PM |
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hope you got the low pressure one.
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 10:43 PM |
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That one could have a Wolfsburg West diaprahm fitted to replace as the replacement pumps are very hit n miss on how long they will last due to poor
quality.
Better to fit the electric like you have but the 3-4psi facet pump and I doubt repco would have a clue about that.
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 11:26 PM |
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I had a low-pressure Facet put in at one tiem, but became concernerd about it pumpiing fuel after the engine had stopped (eg after
colliision/accident) if the ingnition was left on... There is a way to wire-in, to avoid this potentially Dangerous problem : it goes off if engine
stops (but others need to explain, as I've forgotten).
I would get the original / mechnical type working/replaced if possible -- unless there is no other way. Two types: vertical earliier type; or angled
later type (fpor alternator).
ACE 30 & ACE 40 oil: specially formulated for your Air Cooled Engine...
Delivery free Outer Eastern Melb. & Dandenong Ranges.
from$19 for 2.5L (spot-on for 1 fill, re-use bottle to measure), or $29 for 5L (2 fills)
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| posted on July 28th, 2016 at 11:28 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ACE76
I had a low-pressure Facet put in at one tiem, but beacame concernerd about it pumpiing fuel after the engine had stopped (eg after
colliision/accident) if the ingnition was left on... There is a way wire-in to avoid this potential problem (but others need to explain as I've
forgotten).
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works off a relay controlled by the genny warning light
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| posted on August 5th, 2016 at 02:25 PM |
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4-8 psi pump made for carbies. Triggered by the generator warning light with a bypass switch jjst incase the bowl is empty. Works a treat
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| posted on August 5th, 2016 at 10:43 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ultrasuede
4-8 psi pump made for carbies. Triggered by the generator warning light with a bypass switch jjst incase the bowl is empty. Works a treat
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Many Webers don't like more than 3.5psi. There's a special Facet pump to do this pressure without the need for a regulator 
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| posted on August 6th, 2016 at 09:06 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by psimitar
| Quote: | Originally
posted by ACE76
I had a low-pressure Facet put in at one tiem, but beacame concernerd about it pumpiing fuel after the engine had stopped (eg after
colliision/accident) if the ingnition was left on... There is a way wire-in to avoid this potential problem (but others need to explain as I've
forgotten).
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works off a relay controlled by the genny warning light [/quote
Can also be triggered from a relay triggered by oil pressure- no oil pressure no fuel pump.
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