1) Got 2 @ 6BT5.9T's with 2 fuel tanks that are plumbed together ( with valves ea. ) to a common manifold.
2) From there, have separate feeds to 2 @ RACOR FG900's ( also 1 to another RACOR for the Gen. )
3) After the FG900's, to another common manifold and lines feed each engine Lift Pump ( have squeeze bulbs to prime each RACOR c/w valves etc )
Having had starting issues with Port engine, with repairs in the works before we launch, I want to do some plumbing revisions and also install 1 electric fuel pump somewhere in this plumbing circuit. Got Facet 4000E @ 4 - 5.5 psi @ 32 GPH. c/w 1/4" ports, also intend to build a by - pass. So a question:
a) Is one electric pump enough ? ( approx. burn rate @ WOT 9 - 12 Gal. )
b) ( one or two pumps ) Should it / they be on the supply side to the RACOR's or after the RACOR's ?
Can the Racors handle the 6 psi pressure ? or are they strictly vacuum ?
c) The fittings will be brass, what is the best diesel compatible thread sealant d) OR is this a total waste of time / money ?
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated........... Tx. fb
2) From there, have separate feeds to 2 @ RACOR FG900's ( also 1 to another RACOR for the Gen. )
3) After the FG900's, to another common manifold and lines feed each engine Lift Pump ( have squeeze bulbs to prime each RACOR c/w valves etc )
Having had starting issues with Port engine, with repairs in the works before we launch, I want to do some plumbing revisions and also install 1 electric fuel pump somewhere in this plumbing circuit. Got Facet 4000E @ 4 - 5.5 psi @ 32 GPH. c/w 1/4" ports, also intend to build a by - pass. So a question:
a) Is one electric pump enough ? ( approx. burn rate @ WOT 9 - 12 Gal. )
b) ( one or two pumps ) Should it / they be on the supply side to the RACOR's or after the RACOR's ?
Can the Racors handle the 6 psi pressure ? or are they strictly vacuum ?
c) The fittings will be brass, what is the best diesel compatible thread sealant d) OR is this a total waste of time / money ?
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated........... Tx. fb
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