Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
I have read the various posts on these pumps, but still need some expert advice, please. I want to replace the electric fuel lift pump on our Universal 5416 16 hp diesel engine. The original is a Facet 574 A cylindrical pump, about 4 inches high and about 2 inches in diameter with the filter on the bottom, which most of the Ericsons seemed to have.
My supplier has the Facet High Performance Gold-Flo Interrupter Solid State pumps which some of you have installed, based on previous posts. But I can't seem to get quite the same specs as the original--it was 6 - 8 psi and 32 gallons per hour.
The replacement options I have are either 6 - 8 psi with 45 gallons per hour and 1/4 - 18 fitting; or another one at 4-5 psi with 30 gallons per hour, without anti-siphon valve and no mention of the fitting size.
My questions are: 1) Is the difference between 4 - 5 and 6 - 8 psi important for proper engine function--ie. can I go with 4 - 5 psi or will that be too low? 2) Is the 30 vs. 45 gallons per hour important, or will the engine simply use what's needed; will the higher flow flood the engine? 3) What does the anti-siphon valve do, and is it important in this application--some of the pumps have them, others don't.
I can get the exact replacement at twice the cost of the other options (about $160.00), but can't find the exact replacement at the lower cost of $80.00.
Thanks for any advice or guidance.
Thanks,
Frank
I have read the various posts on these pumps, but still need some expert advice, please. I want to replace the electric fuel lift pump on our Universal 5416 16 hp diesel engine. The original is a Facet 574 A cylindrical pump, about 4 inches high and about 2 inches in diameter with the filter on the bottom, which most of the Ericsons seemed to have.
My supplier has the Facet High Performance Gold-Flo Interrupter Solid State pumps which some of you have installed, based on previous posts. But I can't seem to get quite the same specs as the original--it was 6 - 8 psi and 32 gallons per hour.
The replacement options I have are either 6 - 8 psi with 45 gallons per hour and 1/4 - 18 fitting; or another one at 4-5 psi with 30 gallons per hour, without anti-siphon valve and no mention of the fitting size.
My questions are: 1) Is the difference between 4 - 5 and 6 - 8 psi important for proper engine function--ie. can I go with 4 - 5 psi or will that be too low? 2) Is the 30 vs. 45 gallons per hour important, or will the engine simply use what's needed; will the higher flow flood the engine? 3) What does the anti-siphon valve do, and is it important in this application--some of the pumps have them, others don't.
I can get the exact replacement at twice the cost of the other options (about $160.00), but can't find the exact replacement at the lower cost of $80.00.
Thanks for any advice or guidance.
Thanks,
Frank