Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
A recent post here mentioned that the bolt on the bottom of the older cylindrical Facet fuel lift pump (model 574A) can be removed to get at a screen/filter that should be cleaned periodically. I have done a search, but can't find any details on how this is done.
Is this as simple as shutting off the fuel supply, undoing the bolt, twisting the bottom off the pump to find a screen inside? Are there any other parts in there that might fall out? Any other tricks to this process? Does the fuel system need to be bled to get air out afterwards, or will the fuel pump do this automatically? Is there any way to check the general health of the pump while I do this?
Thanks for any tips.
Frank
A recent post here mentioned that the bolt on the bottom of the older cylindrical Facet fuel lift pump (model 574A) can be removed to get at a screen/filter that should be cleaned periodically. I have done a search, but can't find any details on how this is done.
Is this as simple as shutting off the fuel supply, undoing the bolt, twisting the bottom off the pump to find a screen inside? Are there any other parts in there that might fall out? Any other tricks to this process? Does the fuel system need to be bled to get air out afterwards, or will the fuel pump do this automatically? Is there any way to check the general health of the pump while I do this?
Thanks for any tips.
Frank