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The Dukes boost pump failed and my A & P has selected a new Weldon Pump supplied by Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma. The new pump charge is  $1,672.59 with a $500 core reimbursement depending on the condition of the old pump.

Is anyone familiar with the compatibility of these two pumps? The Weldon is a little longer than the Duke. Any advice? I am concerned that the fuel pressure will be correct with the new pump.

 

Advice anyone? Anyone have a spare boost pump?

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Duke Boost Pump 2.jpg

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The Dukes boost pump failed and my A & P has selected a new Weldon Pump supplied by Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma. The new pump charge is  $1,672.59 with a $500 core reimbursement depending on the condition of the old pump.
Is anyone familiar with the compatibility of these two pumps? The Weldon is a little longer than the Duke. Any advice? I am concerned that the fuel pressure will be correct with the new pump.
 
Advice anyone? Anyone have a spare boost pump?
Weldon and Duke Pump 2.jpg
Duke Boost Pump photo.jpg
Duke Boost Pump 2.jpg
Weldon and Duke Pump.jpg


The Weldon is the right way to go. It is a continuous duty pump and is pretty robust. I spent a lot of time talking to the poor Weldon guy at Sun N Fun. He didn't have one of those sexy booths.

My Weldon was installed in the late 90s and has been going strong since. He reassured me these pumps are built better. Also mentioned something about the impeller blades being different (but in a good way).


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been there you need the right weldon pump or it will not fit!!

18006A IS THE RIGHT ONE. 

I replaced mine 2 years ago. had dukes rebuilt and now it is rated continuous duty too.

have dukes as spare. Right weldon pump is simple swap no changes made.

Bill

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1 hour ago, DrBill said:

been there you need the right weldon pump or it will not fit!!

18006A IS THE RIGHT ONE. 

I replaced mine 2 years ago. had dukes rebuilt and now it is rated continuous duty too.

have dukes as spare. Right weldon pump is simple swap no changes made.

Bill

What makes the Dukes rated continuous duty? I haven't heard of that 

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3 hours ago, jetdriven said:

What makes the Dukes rated continuous duty? I haven't heard of that 

The company that now rebuilds them uses seals and other parts that permit continuous duty.

I'll have to look up where I had it done but is in another thread here somewhere.

AEROMOTORS did the OH.

Bill

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