Back and forth on FASS

[Mtngoat]

I am curious about the reliabilty of the FASS, and I'm not knocking it at all, I like it! But what happens if it goes belly up for some reason away from home. With a lift pump, I can replace it if I need to, there are places all over to get one, but to replace something on a FASS, I don't know, maybe they're indestructable... ! Any comments??



Robin

 

[Rman]

well it's an electrical pump nothing is impossible. I'm still hunting around for a mechanical pump that's not a bank breaker.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

You can rebrush the motor. If memory serves me right the boklet said that the brushes are good for 100K easy.

 

[Chipstien]

From what I gather the pump is nothing more then a pump used in a Semi application. I am sure that you could pull it off and take it to any big rig shop to get a suitable replacement.

 

[DBrickel]

Has Bill Kondalay released his version of the Fass yet? I think it is a mechanical device

 

[Chipstien]

DTT new system isn't even remotely camparable to the FASS. It uses the stock housing for filtration and is a mechanical pump that is belt driven off the crank. Very slick setup. Not sure if it is out yet but if it isn't out then it can't be much longer.

 

[DBrickel]

just checked there web site. no indication that its on the market yet

 

[paulb]

Here is the link on DTT's web site: RASP

 

[M Evan]

Originally posted by Mtngoat

I am curious about the reliabilty of the FASS, and I'm not knocking it at all, I like it! But what happens if it goes belly up for some reason away from home. With a lift pump, I can replace it if I need to, there are places all over to get one, but to replace something on a FASS, I don't know, maybe they're indestructable... ! Any comments??



Robin

Just leave stock lift pump in place, carry with you 2 feet of fuel hose and you can easily switch back . I did that. But I'll tell you one thing, just looking on the FASS pump and OEM pump give me the confidence I'll not need to make emergency switch anytime soon . Only thing I don't like was a L shape mounting bracket, because FASS was on the end of it, but I drilled new holes closer to the center of bracket and look to me much better. Fuel pressure don't change no matter what I do, that I like very much and I think engine is not so noisy. Not so sure about rest of the claims, better MPG , power... ... Just 750 miles so far with this set up. But I think FASS will easily survive 3 OEM lift pump to pay for it self. IMHO



me

 

[Rman]

The RASP is comparable in price to the FASS. Well the pump is, the plumbing is extra. I'm still debating it, it's supposed to be a slick unit, just expensive and time consuming to install. I think it's ideal though.

 

[jtisdale]

I dont like the way the FASS mounts either. I followed the directions to a tee, and my fuel pressure fluctuates with the bumbs in the road. I am still working on a way to rubber mount it. Also, I do wish the pressure was higher. Other than that, I like it, but its not winter yet, either.

 

[DLeonhard]

Has anyone had trouble with the FASS system in the winter? Do you need to install a fuel line heater prior to the filter? I'm getting ready to purchase a system, but want to know all the info I can. Thanks for your help!!

 

[Rman]

As cold as it gets here, I'm thinking sticking it on the bottom of the truck just isn't going to happen for me. Especially up snowmobiling or ice fishing, not a good place to get stranded.