My Engine quit!!!!!

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Off topic a bit, but can an older style electric pump be inserted ahead of the lift pump in a pinch if the lift pump has failed? I’m thinking an older Carter type pump that delivers 4-7 PSI and 50 GPH?
 
Engine mounted filters on British engines; Ford Lehman, Perkins manufactured by CAV.

CAV Ltd, owned by Lucas, manufactures diesel injection equipment.
They don`t have to be engine mounted. Sometimes used as only filter, with drainable glass bowl.
 
Off topic a bit, but can an older style electric pump be inserted ahead of the lift pump in a pinch if the lift pump has failed? I’m thinking an older Carter type pump that delivers 4-7 PSI and 50 GPH?

I have a Walbro electric pump plumbed ahead of the lift pump to prime the engine and as a backup pump.

I do have it valved so the pump can be taken out of the flow when not needed.
 
Problem solved!!! Ended up being clogged cav filters. Apparently my racor wasn’t doing it’s job. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for all your suggestions.

David

How long since the CAV filter had been replaced? Be sure the Racor is the right size (yes there are different dimension Racors) and installed correctly.
 
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