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Yeah, this needs to stop, or we’re gonna lose one or two valuable members. Agree to disagree, learn to walk away, learn to be Ok with being wrong, whatever. Not that big of a deal, but I sure do appreciate all the homework being done. Pretty sure the two (very old) hoses I’ve pulled out of tanks...
Yeah...but the "old" pump "worked". The point I'm trying to make is that the old pump isn't much of a pump...look at it. Crudely manufactured, wide open tolerances, not sealed, and it fell apart...I had to screw it back together (in my '70 thread). I suspect if the lift pump doesn't keep up...
The Parkers seem to produce more pressure more other's experience, and definitely in mine.
Yes, I know it has a booster pump...
Floridianson asked earlier in the thread :
So that's my answer: yes - 10psi across the board.
No, I got a Parker. The ones pictured are the old one(s) from my '62 and '70. The one from the '70 makes noise and flow but no pressure. It's kind of a joke of a pump, wide open tolerances made from stamped aluminum plates. The new Parker is a true pump, with a turbine style impeller that seals...
I just got mine. I run a machine and welding shop where we rebuild pumps, so I know a little about them. This pump is far superior to my old pump, which is more of a mixer than a pump. I have a pressure gauge on my filter housing and will report back pressures engine off/running idle/at speed.
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