Noisy fuel pump

[sparkola]

My fuel pump on my 97 Conquest is pretty noisy like it makes these clicking sounds. Is this normal?

[lewis]

If it is stock it would be a vacuum style. Never heard one of those click! Are you sure that it isn't something else and how are you hearing it over the engine?
They are easily replaced but i do not think that is the problem.

[sparkola]

The fuel pump is electric and it is located above the fuel tank. It starts pumping as soon as I turn the key so it is easy to hear without even starting the engine. It is inbetween the tank and the fuel filter. Any ideas? Maybe I should by a spare to keep in the toolbox.

[AlaskaGrizzly]

Fuel Pump

The Conquests have a electric fuel pump. You can hear them "clicking" when they are pressuring up. I had one go out and when it did the engine didn't want to run right under a load. It would bog out. I replaced the original with a low pressure automotive pump and it is working fine. I also was able to pick up a direct Kawasaki replacement off of ebay for a good price so now also have a spare.

[sparkola]

Hey Alaska do you have a part number for the pumps you got or a source? I hate to break down. Most of my travels are in places my 4x4 can't get it. It doesn't float to well ;-)

[sparkola]

Or if you could provide the necessary pressure I can prolly make do with an Ebay special.

[AlaskaGrizzly]

Fuel Pump #'s

Here's some part #'s

Kawasaki fuel pump # 49040. List price for these are around $140.

Carequest fuel pump # E8016S. I had to find some MPT x hose fittings to get down to the correct size because the ones with the pump were too big on the hose side. Can't remeber what I paid, but much less than $140!

The carquest pump is working fine. I didn't want to pay the list price for a Argo dealer pump so I tried it. As with you I decided I then wanted an extra and bought the Kawaski pump on Ebay.

There's a Kawasaki pump on Ebay right now, current bid is $45, ends in 7 hrs. Good Luck!

[Rock Doctor]

The fuel pump is electric and it is located above the fuel tank. It starts pumping as soon as I turn the key so it is easy to hear without even starting the engine. It is inbetween the tank and the fuel filter. Any ideas? Maybe I should by a spare to keep in the toolbox.

If I'm not mistaken, your FILTER should be between your tank and your pump


RD

[swamp witch]

I run two filters,one between the tank and electric pump and one between the pump and carby.The second one saved the carby when a fuel pump chewed itself out once.I also put a hand primer bulb in line {from a boat outboard setup}between the tank and pump.If the electric pump fails you can manually pump fuel.This saved me a very big hike once.

[Rock Doctor]

I run two filters,one between the tank and electric pump and one between the pump and carby.The second one saved the carby when a fuel pump chewed itself out once.I also put a hand primer bulb in line {from a boat outboard setup}between the tank and pump.If the electric pump fails you can manually pump fuel.This saved me a very big hike once.

LOL, my buddies fuel pump just crapped out a few days ago. I had to rig up a 500ml water bottle with a hose to gravity feed fuel to his carb. I can tell ya, we spent more time refilling that little bottle than driving, BUT, we made it back.

With your Primer Bulb, do you need a second person to keep pumping it, or can you manage that and driving at the same time?


RD

[Roger S]

With your Primer Bulb, do you need a second person to keep pumping it, or can you manage that and driving at the same time?

Guess that's the time to have handlebar steering

[Rock Doctor]

With your Primer Bulb, do you need a second person to keep pumping it, or can you manage that and driving at the same time?

Guess that's the time to have handlebar steering

Has to be good for something, I guess


RD

[sparkola]

Ha. I won the ebay item. I like hobbies like these cause it keeps me up on my McGuyver skills!!!!!!

[Roger S]

Really, the primer bulb sounds worthy.. for emergencies.