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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