Of the two spare pumps I have, each has a screen at the inlet. At the very least, this may provide some means of protection? Certainly would clog fast with a dirty tank and no pre pump filter. IIRC, the Digifant pro manual shows an image of the fuel pump. I'm sure Davids' images would be better, but heres a thread with images of a disassembled Vanagon fuel pump: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/737082-inside-failed-fuel-pump.html
Neil.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 7:58 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 08:32 AM 7/23/2013, Don Hanson wrote:
>> But I'll probably keep it like this even so...When I got this van >> I had to replace my fuel pump within a few weeks and when I ran >> some compressed air through that old one, backwards...all kinds of >> gunk blew out of it...Not good. > > > Maybe you're thinking of another vehicle? You shouldn't be able to > blow air through that pump in either direction, it's a roller pump > meant for pumping low-viscosity fluids and maintaining system > pressure while not operating. I've got a seized one I inherited > kicking about. I'll open it up and see if it's not rusted too badly > to show the construction. > > Yours, > David
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