[Public-list] A4 replacement fuel pump

[George Dinwiddie]

I've heard, on the Atomic 4 list (on Sailnet) some mention of Facet 
pumps failing prematurely on occasion.  I thought that problem had 
mostly gone away.

Was your pump Coast Guard rated?  That might be a consideration.

BTW, Don Moyer sells a Facet pump for $85 
(http://makeashorterlink.com/?R46221F6A).

  - George

bpalmer at DigitalArsenal.com wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone had some reccomendations for fuel pump
> replacement.  My Atomic 4's pump died at the end of last season.  It turns
> on for a moment, then seems to freeze up.  The pump isn't the original
> mechanical type, it's an electric Facet model 574a.  Specs on the internet
> say its a 4psi pump, and it's replacement costs is about $155
> 
> My question is about alternative pumps.  Since this pump I'm replacing
> isn't the original, I was looking for a less expensive pump.  I saw a
> Facet pump on ebay listed for a VW, rated 2-4PSI.
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?J63123F6A
> 
> Can anyone tell me any reason this pump wouldn't cut it?  I know it's
> rated 2-4PSI and the pump Im replacing is rated 4psi, but the engine
> nearly runs even without the pump, fromthe rate the fuel siphons down from
> the tank through the dead pump... it leads me to think the 4 psi pump in
> there now might be overkill.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> -Brian Palmer

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