Possible Low Cost Fuel Pump Replacement?

[ghostler]

Following is more academic for the time being, as my 2001 XII fuel pump still works. The Tech Tips list a Napa Balkamp 2 wire fuel pump, which for $56 is not a bad price considering the OEM one is currently $247.95. Out of curiosity, I did some further searching and found several pumps that might be suitable in addition to the Napa one at half the cost. There are:

http://www.banggood.com/12V-Universal-E ... 63283.html

Cost is $15 shipping included from China.

12V Universal Electric Fuel Pump Carbureted E8012S 5-9 PSI Cars Trucks

Features:

• Brand new and high quality, durable
• Universal fits for all normal requirements on passenger cars/ light duty trucks/ tractors/ stationary engines
• Operates at 5 to P.S.I. delivering 30 G.P.H. at free flow to service engines up to 350 C.I.D using 5/16'' hose
• Used as a booster or stand by pump or as independent installation
• (not for use on vehicles with fuel injection!!)

Specifications:

• Volt: 12V
• SIZE: 5/16''
• GPH (FLOW): 30
• PRESSURE: 5-9 PSI
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7600 UNIVERSAL FUEL PUMP
• Interchange Part Number: E8012S P60430 EP12S 6414671 402P8012S
• Other Part Number: FD0002 5656980 6472381 P12K

Following is a cross listing:
http://www.amazon.com/Airtex-E8012S-Ele ... B000DT7Y7A

Airtex E8012S Electric Fuel Pump by Airtex
List Price: $52.49
Price: $27.61 & FREE Shipping on orders over $35.

Here's another pump on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WJNZS7G/

New Electric Fuel Pump For Motorcycle Low Pressure 12V Carburetor FP-02 ATV

Price: $13.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $35.

Specification
· Input Voltage:12V
· Operate Pressure:3-6 PSI
· Current:1.0A
· Flow Rate: 19-20GPH
· Inlet & Outlet size: 5/16"
· Length: 5.5"
· Wedth: 2.25"

Application
· Universal for gasoline or diesel engine

One thing these pumps don't offer is the safety feature of no fuel flow unless the engine is being started or running. To overcome, I found the same video in the amazon.com listing on Youtube:



AirTex is recommending using a pressure safety switch, that once wired I believe performs the same function as the 4 wire OEM pump. It uses a wire connected to the ignition switch for power, another wire to the starter solenoid and a power wire to the pump.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atx-os75/overview/



I'll need to look closer on my pressure switch 27010-1313 location. So far seems there may be room to install a tee. Also, I've found banjo fitting taps do exist, which depended on what oil gallery might be a place for this new pressure switch. Now mind you, this is academic as will need to figure out what adapters and fittings will work in the fairly tight confines surrounding the pressure switch.

All this has gotten me thinking, I may want to add an engine oil pressure gauge for my personal monitoring somewhere on the fairing. This is mostly food for thought, but I'm thinking there may be a satisfactory but cheaper route to replace the OEM pump when need be with safety in mind.