peevee Posted May 10, 2017 Report Posted May 10, 2017 I couldn't actually SEE the numbers until I looked at the pic, and all I can make out is omond 6d and I THINK 1270C. Maybe more to do with the motor than the pump. the pump portion has a T on a W in a circle I'm betting someone that has seen these a couple times can tell me easily, it looks like we're just ahead of the bulletin to replace the duke's pumps with weldens, so I'm GUESSING we have one of those? Quote
kortopates Posted May 10, 2017 Report Posted May 10, 2017 Looks like your Weldon aux fuel pump. The model info will be on the pump if you remove it. Quote
peevee Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Posted May 10, 2017 Just now, kortopates said: Looks like your Weldon aux fuel pump. The model info will be on the pump if you remove it. good news then. Thanks! (planning to have it overhauled or replaced at annual) Quote
OR75 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Posted May 10, 2017 one end should be going to the fuel valve selector. Any particular reason you want to overahaul it ? some corrosion that could be taken care of as well Quote
Danb Posted May 10, 2017 Report Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, peevee said: good news then. Thanks! (planning to have it overhauled or replaced at annual) The little nub on the bottom of the fuel pump a couple times I had a little drip of fuel come out, is that a sign that something may be wrong? Quote
peevee Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Posted May 10, 2017 18 minutes ago, Danb said: The little nub on the bottom of the fuel pump a couple times I had a little drip of fuel come out, is that a sign that something may be wrong? I do not know. I have read yes. Quote
kortopates Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 6 hours ago, Danb said: The little nub on the bottom of the fuel pump a couple times I had a little drip of fuel come out, is that a sign that something may be wrong? Yes, if it is dripping any fuel out of the drain the seals have gone bad and the pump needs overhauling. Quote
carusoam Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Dan, When the pump is on, the drip might be a stream... My IO550 pump is most likely different than yours. Somebody told me they saw a stream of fuel come out while I was priming... I got a reminder when i saw a drip fall out while doing a pre-flight... Best regards, -a- Quote
Guest Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 Leaking from the centre fitting means that the seal on the pump is leaking. This seal keeps the fuel and electricity from mixing and should be repaired. Clarence Quote
Danb Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 2 hours ago, M20Doc said: Leaking from the centre fitting means that the seal on the pump is leaking. This seal keeps the fuel and electricity from mixing and should be repaired. Clarence yes it was a little drip, the tip was moist, did not rum out or stream when turned on. I'm going on a couple long flights in a few day's, it this something that will go suddenly? Or should I get it fixed before I go if the MSC can get me in. Quote
chrisk Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 It looks like the aux fuel pump. On my 231, it originally came with a Dukes pump. --And someone bought the company that makes the replacement parts and overhauls became very expensive. That said, I found one place that would overhaul the pump for around $400. http://www.aeromotorsllc.com/aeromotorsllc Weldon also makes a PMA replacement pump that was around $800, which was cheaper than a Dukes overhaul from most places. Likely a better quality pump too. Quote
Godfather Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 10 hours ago, carusoam said: Dan, When the pump is on, the drip might be a stream... My IO550 pump is most likely different than yours. Somebody told me they saw a stream of fuel come out while I was priming... I got a reminder when i saw a drip fall out while doing a pre-flight... Best regards, -a- The excess fuel from priming streams out from the copilot side exhaust fairing I think (the hose you have to disconnect every time the lower cowling is removed). It is not recirculated back to the fuel tanks. Probably would make a few environmentalists very unhappy. Quote
Guest Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Danb said: yes it was a little drip, the tip was moist, did not rum out or stream when turned on. I'm going on a couple long flights in a few day's, it this something that will go suddenly? Or should I get it fixed before I go if the MSC can get me in. It's a sign of coming failure, it will only get worse with time. If a pump and time is available, I would change it. Clarence Quote
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