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Jan 30, 2009 | 12:21 PM

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aklim

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From: Hartford, WI

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Originally Posted by Pocket

It's true that they don't warranty this pump for diesel applications. The thing is, this pump has been used for years by diesel enthusiasts, and has really proven itself to be a good replacement. That's why I went with it. Cummins guys have been using it too. Mid-Atlantic Diesel has been selling them for a while. So my decision was mainly based off other's experience and reviews. So far, I've been very happy.

OK. Thanx. Last time I used a hose that was not transmission rated, it suddenly gave way and I didn't have any transmission. Let me assure you that when that happens on slick roads, the result wasn't pretty.

Jan 30, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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orng1

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Originally Posted by Izzy351

The Hutch pre-pump mod needs done. It's removing the mixing chamber and extending the return line, and replacing the leaky quick-connect hard fuel line with rubber fuel line & double clamps. Also need a pre-pump filter since the mixing chamber had a screen in it.

The reason is that the Walbro has a nipple for rubber fuel line that you don't have on the stock system.

Thanks, so that's on the to do list.

Feb 3, 2009 | 01:47 PM

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OK, Pocket, I notice you have a regulated return system, and mine is stock from the pump to the engine. Will this pump work with the stock regulator? TPI is looking to see if they have a fitting for the pressure side of the pump to connect to my push on fitting. Or did you just use the barbed connector on that side as well. I hope these are not redundant questions, I am just concerned about something happening on my trip....

Thanks!

Feb 3, 2009 | 03:08 PM

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Pocket

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It will work with the stock fuel system at the engine, so you don't need a regulated return. The stock regulator on the side of the fuel bowl still works even with this pump.

As for the outlet side of the pump, it is a direct bolt on to the stock fuel lines. When Arizona TPI sells the pump, the also sell the install kit with it. That's all you need. If you unhook the quick disconnect fitting, you'll see that it bolts on the the stock pump. Remove it and move it to the new pump and you are set. The only side that needs modification is the inlet side (from the tank to the pump). That part is not a direct bolt-in and you have to modify the lines there and remove the quick-disconnect fittings. Removing those fittings before the pump is a good thing, since they work better under pressure rather than under vacuum.

Feb 3, 2009 | 04:10 PM

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NS F250

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I put this pump on my bone stock F250 about a year ago, and it has worked fine. I do not have any "pre pump" mods or anything like that, so I cut the steel line in the frame rail and ran a hose to a barbed fitting on the inlet of the pump. I notice no difference from the stock pump, except this one works.

Feb 3, 2009 | 04:15 PM

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Speaking of brass shavings, my fuel bowl had what kinda looked like surface rust on it. The fuel itself was clean. Any ideas?

Feb 3, 2009 | 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NS F250

The pre-pump mods are for something else. They help air not be sucked into the injectors if the connections leak. Another great thing they do is they prevent things from being sucked up and clog up the system. If we had crud in our tanks, what would you have to do? Drop it and clean out the system. In my case, I have already done it AT MY CONVENIENCE and whenever I need to the filter is easily changed. Every time you get crap in your fuel, you have to drop the tank to get at the filters in the tank. I just spin it off and spin a new one on. Also, condensation is also easily fixed. Open the tap and drain it.

Feb 3, 2009 | 05:55 PM

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The one i'm looking at getting is $151.99 from Pep Boys and it comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
http://mfr.activant.com/pepboys/servlet

Carter P74221
I chose this one first for the lifetime warranty and then reading about it I learned that Carter claims that the OE and replacement pumps with the copper commutator will fail fairly quickly with diesel engines. Carter has a carbon commutator on their pump.
http://www.carterfueldelivery.com/fu...ining/fts3.pdf