Re: [MV] Do you run your diesel with the fuel pump turned off?

From: J (W7LS@blarg.net)
Date: Sat Aug 09 2003 - 19:19:53 PDT


I ran my 5 ton cargo truck, pulling a 10 ton load for about a half hour
before I realized that the fuel pump in the tank was turned off. Ran the
same. Maybe my filter is clogged. Maybe it doesn't matter. Dunno. Jim

D O wrote:

> How many of you have thought of, or do, run your diesel MV's with the
> in tank pump shut off? I am thinking of putting a separate switch in
> to the in tank electric pump to avoid wear/tear of running all the
> time when not necessary, and just use as a starting aid in case of
> minor air leaks. I ran a couple hundred miles with the master switch
> off due to a failed alternator and did not notice any driveability
> problems.
>
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