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Old 05-30-2013, 12:28 PM
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Diaper a good idea. Bigger question, still related... when, if at all, are there any required inspections or servicing of the facet boost pumps? The literature that came with the facet boost pump recommends checking the 74 micron filter that the manufacturer recommends installing upstream of the pump, but since Van's doesn't recommend such a filter, is there anything left to inspect?
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Old 05-30-2013, 12:35 PM
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A few paper towels are enough, just did it myself last week. Didn't do anything special to pre-drain, just closed fuel valve and started at it.

I think Jim also uses those diapers to clean his hangar. Man that place is spotless.

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Old 05-30-2013, 12:37 PM
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Close fuel valve, disconnect fuel line at the servo or carb, place catch can or something to catch the fuel, run the boost pump until it empties out the line.
You can hear when the line is empty by the noise of the pump.
As I recall, Airflow Perf was pretty adamant about not running the pump without fuel------so if you do the above, be ready on the boost pump switch to turn it off ASAP when the pitch changes.

Dont know if this is an issue with the Facet or other pumps.
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As I recall, Airflow Perf was pretty adamant about not running the pump without fuel------so if you do the above, be ready on the boost pump switch to turn it off ASAP when the pitch changes.

Dont know if this is an issue with the Facet or other pumps.
I am sure it would eventually burn the motor out if left on for any length of time dry. I can not imagine it can't handle a few seconds every once in a while. I wouldn't be the first person to have turned on my boost pump by accident with the fuel valve closed I am sure. It is very evident by the change in pitch of the sound of the motor.
Still point well taken.
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