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Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump

To: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>, kinderlehrer@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Carter Fuel Pump
From: pethier@comcast.net
Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:57:36 +0000
From: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>
> Had a filter in front, large canister type with replaceable 10 micron
> filter -pump just failed - on the the other hand I have a Facet pump on my
> Spitfire and it's been running for over fifteen years so maybe the newer
> ones just aren't as good anymore -
> ***************************************
> >I think the Facet pumps are very intolerant of any debris. Putting a
> filter in front of it may help.
> >
> Barry Schwartz
> La Mesa, CA (San Diego)

If a facet fails to work, it is probably schmutz in one of the one-way valves.  
Disconnect it from the fuel system and blow air though it in the "correct" 
direction.

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