Fuel pump info

cactusjack · 09-20-2010, 09:35 AM

I found this tidbit on the Delphi Vulcan Riders Forum and thought I'd post it here, since it contains some very useful information.

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hey, i thought i'd pass along what just solved my fuel pump whine... a plugged venting hose.

somebody told me they found this tidbit buried somewhere on gadget's fixit page. under your gas cap there are two small venting holes. make sure both are free and clear by blowing thru some compressed air or running a wire down them like a roto-rooter. one of mine was plugged. since the clean-out, the fuel pump has not made the sounds again.

if you've got a whiney fuel pump (other than just prior to start-up of course), then check out you vent hoses.

oh, almost forgot...for those who DO need a new fuel pump, its the exact same pump found on a 1989 mitsubishi galant (i kid you not)! you can get one for 140 bucks at an auto parts store. just google "vulcan 1600 fuel pump from mitsubishi" and you'll find the thread at another vulcan forum.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-20-2010, 09:49 AM

That is some good information. Thanks for posting so we will all be better informed.

**ringadingh** · 09-20-2010, 10:21 AM

Thats real handy to know. I always suspected that the fuel pump was a more commonly used pump in some other applications.

**Top Cat** · 09-20-2010, 10:29 AM

I wish I had known that last year before I bought a used one.
Cleaning the vent seems like it would have been a lot cheaper. ::)

cactusjack · 09-20-2010, 12:38 PM

I just added the information about the Mitsubishi fuel pump to the technical section under the "Parts Lookup" area.

**Cajunrider** · 09-20-2010, 12:48 PM

Good info. Mine is still whining so I will check this out. I would swear mine is a mechanical issue with the pump because it is much louder with the gas cap opened.

sas · 09-20-2010, 01:42 PM

I've been a member of the Delphi Kawasaki Vulcan Forum since 2002 and have always enjoyed the sharing of information and friendship, just like we do here. Like Sachmo sang..."It's A Wonderful World!"

redjay · 09-20-2010, 03:44 PM

I think the whining is a siphoning/pumping noise issue, not bad pump motor bearings.
There is a large o ring inside the pump assembly. I think the noise comes from that o ring that is not sealing completely. The above info regarding the Mitsubishi pump from a Galant is excellent. Now, who is going to pay $140 to check it out ????

Please post your findings.

cactusjack · 09-20-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I think the whining is a siphoning/pumping noise issue, not bad pump motor bearings.
There is a large o ring inside the pump assembly. I think the noise comes from that o ring that is not sealing completely. The above info regarding the Mitsubishi pump from a Galant is excellent. Now, who is going to pay $140 to check it out ????

Please post your findings.

I will when my fuel pump stops working.

macmac · 09-20-2010, 05:53 PM

I take it then this is for 1600 only? The 1500 pump is different.

cactusjack · 09-20-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I take it then this is for 1600 only? The 1500 pump is different.

I would assume so. The guy who posted this info has a 1600.

**ringadingh** · 09-20-2010, 09:03 PM

I would imagine that the 1500 pump is also a Mitsubishi, If someone had access to their catalog they may be able to cross it to the Nomad pump.

Dave · 09-21-2010, 05:16 PM

Maybe Trip can ask Kawasaki, when he's at their show in Vegas, why they need to mark the replacement pump's cost up so high.

redjay · 09-21-2010, 06:19 PM

The OEM fuel pump is $700 in Canada. WTF !! Thats ridiculous.
$420 in the U.S is also insane.

**ringadingh** · 09-21-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

The OEM fuel pump is $700 in Canada. WTF !! Thats ridiculous.
$420 in the U.S is also insane.

You could buy a complete tank on Ebay for a lot less than that.
Id search high and low for a subsitute before I spent $700.00 on a pump.

09-20-2010, 09:49 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Fuel pump info That is some good information. Thanks for posting so we will all be better informed. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Fuel pump info Thats real handy to know. I always suspected that the fuel pump was a more commonly used pump in some other applications. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-20-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Fuel pump info I wish I had known that last year before I bought a used one. Cleaning the vent seems like it would have been a lot cheaper. ::) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-20-2010, 12:48 PM	#6
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Fuel pump info Good info. Mine is still whining so I will check this out. I would swear mine is a mechanical issue with the pump because it is much louder with the gas cap opened. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#7
sas Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: McComb, MS Posts: 309	Fuel pump info I've been a member of the Delphi Kawasaki Vulcan Forum since 2002 and have always enjoyed the sharing of information and friendship, just like we do here. Like Sachmo sang..."It's A Wonderful World!" __________________ "Growing old takes time. Use it wisley."
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09-20-2010, 03:44 PM	#8
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Fuel pump info I think the whining is a siphoning/pumping noise issue, not bad pump motor bearings. There is a large o ring inside the pump assembly. I think the noise comes from that o ring that is not sealing completely. The above info regarding the Mitsubishi pump from a Galant is excellent. Now, who is going to pay $140 to check it out ???? Please post your findings.
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09-20-2010, 05:53 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Fuel pump info I take it then this is for 1600 only? The 1500 pump is different. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-20-2010, 09:03 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Fuel pump info I would imagine that the 1500 pump is also a Mitsubishi, If someone had access to their catalog they may be able to cross it to the Nomad pump. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-21-2010, 05:16 PM	#13
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Fuel pump info Maybe Trip can ask Kawasaki, when he's at their show in Vegas, why they need to mark the replacement pump's cost up so high.
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09-21-2010, 06:19 PM	#14
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Fuel pump info The OEM fuel pump is $700 in Canada. WTF !! Thats ridiculous. $420 in the U.S is also insane.
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