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philperry9

Joined: 23 Nov 2011
Posts: 381

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:48 pm Post subject: Fuel pump - replacement

I am probably going to try installing a new (engine driven) fuel pump tomorrow.   Has anyone replaced theirs?



What's he process like?   I'm guessing I don't need to drain the oil to swap it out?



How much cussing does it require?



It should be a simple process, but I could see fitting it under the plunger and getting everything aligned could be a pain.  Any tips would help.   I'd like to not fit with it for days. 



Thanks,

Phil





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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2879

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:57 pm Post subject: Fuel pump - replacement

Phil,



My RV14 came with a pump that ended up having an SB on it so I replaced 

it under warranty.



http://www.myrv14.com/N14YT/maintenance/20170408/index.html



There are some tips there for you.  It's both a real pain in the butt, 

and also

not too bad, all at the same time.  You won't need to drain the oil, but

you should have a new gasket or two on hand.  It does require at least

10 minutes of cussing, or it isn't a project.  More than 2 hours worth

gets you extra points.



Check out that link. That may be all you need. The safety wire trick was

invaluable.

Tim



On 8/10/2017 9:48 PM, Phillip Perry wrote:

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 I am probably going to try installing a new (engine driven) fuel pump tomorrow.   Has anyone replaced theirs?



 What's he process like?   I'm guessing I don't need to drain the oil to swap it out?



 How much cussing does it require?



 It should be a simple process, but I could see fitting it under the plunger and getting everything aligned could be a pain.  Any tips would help.   I'd like to not fit with it for days.



 Thanks,

 Phil

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Kellym

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:57 pm Post subject: Fuel pump - replacement

You want clear access to the area, which may mean removing scat tubing 

around the oil cooler and the mufflers. You will need to hold the 

plunger up while you insert the new pump. Then hold pump in place while 

getting the first allen screw in place. Oh, yeah, you also need all the 

fuel lines clear of the area. No, you do not need to drain oil.

Degree of difficulty depends on how clear your access is. I've done the 

swap on back of IO-360 in a Mooney. Same pump, tighter firewall clearance.



On 8/10/2017 7:48 PM, Phillip Perry wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 I am probably going to try installing a new (engine driven) fuel pump tomorrow.   Has anyone replaced theirs?

 

 What's he process like?   I'm guessing I don't need to drain the oil to swap it out?

 

 How much cussing does it require?

 

 It should be a simple process, but I could see fitting it under the plunger and getting everything aligned could be a pain.  Any tips would help.   I'd like to not fit with it for days.

 

 Thanks,

 Phil

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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:37 pm Post subject: Fuel pump - replacement

The safety wire trick to put the plunger in a bind and hold it in place is 

the way to go. I replaced my (O-320) pump a year or two ago, and it was very 

easy. Probably a 30 minute job once I had all of the parts and tools on 

hand...



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dilsonfrota(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:17 am Post subject: Fuel pump - replacement

Hi



It would be fantastic if I knew the safety wire trick. Despite that I 

was very, very careful being sure I had the lever under the pushrod.



I had a low fuel pressure while flying to Oshkosh this year. Had to 

change the pump a field.



The Emergency Repair Shop located at the south near the ultralite area, 

was invaluable helping me with tools and other amenities.



Dilson

Em 11/08/2017 00:35, kboatright1(at)comcast.net escreveu:

[quote] 



 The safety wire trick to put the plunger in a bind and hold it in 

 place is the way to go. I replaced my (O-320) pump a year or two ago, 

 and it was very easy. Probably a 30 minute job once I had all of the 

 parts and tools on hand...



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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2879

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:01 am Post subject: Fuel pump - replacement

I should add that this works best if you don't use the .032 safety wire, but instead use the very fine stuff used to safety wire smaller screws and bolts.

You want something very fine.  I have 3 sizes of safety wire in the hangar.  

Just nice things to have when you do your own maintenance.  You could probably easily use telephone hookup wire or even a strand out of a network cable very easily too.

Tim

[quote] On Aug 11, 2017, at 7:16 AM, Dilson <dilsonfrota(at)gmail.com> wrote:

 Hi

 It would be fantastic if I knew the safety wire trick. Despite that I was very, very careful being sure I had the lever under the pushrod.

 I had a low fuel pressure while flying to Oshkosh this year. Had to change the pump a field.

 The Emergency Repair Shop located at the south near the ultralite area, was invaluable helping me with tools and other amenities.

 Dilson

 Em 11/08/2017 00:35, kboatright1(at)comcast.net escreveu:

> 

> 

> The safety wire trick to put the plunger in a bind and hold it in place is the way to go. I replaced my (O-320) pump a year or two ago, and it was very easy. Probably a 30 minute job once I had all of the parts and tools on hand...

> 

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