Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Beginners
 fuel pump >

fuel pump

Community
Search
Notices
Beginners Beginners in RC start here for help.

fuel pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-15-2009 | 07:50 PM
  #26  
Tom Nied's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,233
Received 22 Likes on 21 Posts
From: Queen Creek, Arizona
Default RE: fuel pump


ORIGINAL: JohnW

If it makes noise, but doesn't pump fuel, the coupler between the motor and pump might be spinning on the shaft. Open the pump to verify. I had one die this way in about 5 minutes. I soldered a solid shaft (brass tubing) between the motor and pump and it worked for years pumping around 20-30 gallons a year.
I have the Hobbico electric pump and thought also mine had died. Under closer inspection once I opened it up, I found the shaft spinning from the motor and not turning the pump. Once cleaned up real good, sanded and some CA applied to that shaft, it works fine now. It's worth the time to take them apart, you probably can fix it. I think too many just junk them, when all they need is a little maintenance. I have purchased a backup hand pump just in case.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.