Frank 157 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 We are looking to install a 12v fuel pump between the primary and secondary filters on our Perkins Prima Diesel (50HP) can anyone recommend a reputable product ? Incidentally we don't need the boost its more for bleeding etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Facet fuel pump https://www.amazon.com/Facet-Solid-1-5-4Psi-30-48Cm-195-1310/dp/B01DLZZGOK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=facet+fuel+pump+12v&qid=1581403407&sr=8-2 used to have one of these on my previous long forgotten VW Golf diesel Another option is to fit a primary filter housing with a primer pump, eg CAV https://www.ssldieselparts.co.uk/primers-primers-with-filters-c-263_169.html RACOR also make them, I have one feeding my current Yanmar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 642 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 off my tank we had a bulb like on a outboard tank,it close enough so could pump with hand and bleed .old yanmar. Most motors have a lever on the pump for bleed purposes. Thinking if you installed an electric pump for bleeding then pump might need to run fulltime to keep diaphragm open to allow fuel to run? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 We had one, just a lift pump, but I don't know the brand sorry. I can look if you really want to know. Was just a simple centrifugal pump, not positive displacement like the engine lift pump. We have actually changed to a priming bulb, aka same as for an outboard motor. Works well, about $15 from Burnsco. We have ours placed just after the fuel tank, before the filters. Have our water separator filter mounted very high above the engine, hence the need for a priming bulb or pump. You might think I'm a bit funny, but I like to see the filter easily, so I know immediately when we start sucking up sh*t. Its mounted just under the companionway stairs, above the engine box. Yes, we've had diesel bug before, know that song, and all the lyrics..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Cheers all, Yes the point about having to have it on all the time is a concern, I will have to look at that, maybe a bypass set up is needed. Its just that the Perkins seems to take forever to purge when using the lift pump and its in an damn awkward position . The bulb might do the trick if its displacement is substantially greater than the lift pump, certainly it will be a damn sight easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geoff-halo 19 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I replaced my faulty Facet fuel pump with a FUELFLOW 015 pump a few years ago. Works very well. Manufactured in New Zealand by www.fuelflow.co.nz. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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