Aeromotive-RED or BLACK pumps?????
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I am considering upgrading the fuel pumps/plumbing in my modified 502 mpi's. Aeromotive makes a nice marine(black) pump but I think it flows way more fuel than I need. They make smaller non marine(red) pumps that I think are better suited to my fuel flow needs...but they are not "marine".
Bret at Aeromotive gave me several reasons why I should use the marine version but I see alot of guys running the red pumps. How important is it to use a marine pump? Can some of you guys running red pumps advise on any problems you may have had.
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Bret at Aeromotive gave me several reasons why I should use the marine version but I see alot of guys running the red pumps. How important is it to use a marine pump? Can some of you guys running red pumps advise on any problems you may have had.
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Not to get too far into hypotheticals, but if you had a fire or other fuel related issue, and Mr. Insurance finds non-marine fuel pumps on board.......
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I think a lot of the guys running the red, like me, are running the red because we bought them a couple of years ago before the marine black was available. When I change out my A1000 red pump one day I suppose I'll go black. I would also like to know though if there is really any difference other than Coast Guard approval.
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Originally Posted by zahndok
I think a lot of the guys running the red, like me, are running the red because we bought them a couple of years ago before the marine black was available. When I change out my A1000 red pump one day I suppose I'll go black. I would also like to know though if there is really any difference other than Coast Guard approval.
I have been thru 3 reds on mine . Do a search on them here
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My pumps were about 2 years old and they would not warranty it , a design flaw.They said it was due to the achole in the gas in the northern states and if ya buy gas on the water.The dates on my pumps were 2001-2002
Since then I bought a spare just encase.And on both of the old pumps I had them rebuilt [$90.00] .They seem to be doing fine now , But I have a spare in the boat at all times.
If I could afford a Weldon thats what I would have.Still would want a spare though
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I bet the marine version is just Black anodized and has a coast guard sticker on it . The red one has the stainless +and- post on it also.
The date of manufacture is stamped on the bottom . Like 05-03.
Also they dont like sucking ,So mount it low in the boat. But thats like most HV pumps anyway.
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I've been using my red Aeromotive on an EFI 598 for about 2 years now, no problems with it at all. I'll be replacing it this winter, but only because I'm stepping up the power and need a bigger pump. Maybe I'll use the old one for a pusher pump on my Dodge truck and make some serious diesel power! ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by zahndok
I think a lot of the guys running the red, like me, are running the red because we bought them a couple of years ago before the marine black was available. When I change out my A1000 red pump one day I suppose I'll go black. I would also like to know though if there is really any difference other than Coast Guard approval.
Last edited by articfriends; 10-12-2005 at 11:04 PM.