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  1. csheath

    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    I think that 3/8" is the hose barb diameter, not the pipe thread size. The threads are probably 1/4" or 1/8" NPT like most of these type pumps I've seen. Also the Airtex E8135 is a straight through pump that will most likely result in the need to trim or remove the perforated shield above it...
  2. csheath

    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    Today happened to be my schedule load test day so I performed a fuel pressure and volume test on the Airtex E1074 installed on my unit. Fuel test 08/13/2017 Dead head pressure was 6 PSI Volume was ¼ gal in 60 seconds = 32 ounces per min = 15 GPH
  3. csheath

    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    Finally located the test procedure in the TM. Seems they called it a transfer pump in that manual instead of primary fuel pump. It doesn't give a pressure specification but says it should have a minimum flow of 25 ounces in 1 minute. that equates to 11.7 GPH. My genset doesn't have any problems...
  4. csheath

    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    The parts manual shows both fittings are pipe to tube and the Spectra pump indicates the fittings are 3/8 so I bet it's got 3/8 NPT threads for hose barbs. The stock fittings may screw right into it. I found the pump listed at Autozone as well as online so if you have an Autozone local you could...
  5. csheath

    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    I haven't compared to the one on mine but do you think the Spectra SP1174 pump would work?
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