Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Carter Lift Pump still available?

[Ken Roberts]

185,000 miles and just installed lift pump #5. However, that means I am out of OEM lift pumps and I no longer have a spare. Can I still get them from Cummins? I remember reading something about no more stock anywhere.

Anyone have any info?



Thanks,

Ken R

 

[Bob4x4]

Carter still makes them oem style. p74213 should be the #

 

[dresslered]

I hope they're not discontinued. I've been working off of my supply cabinet.

 

[FourBarR]

In canada I have been buying them from local auto suppliers like napa # 74213. is the carter number. Hope this helps.

 

[Ken Roberts]

Lift pump info

I had just ordered the lift pump relocation kit from Genos and in the flier it said sonething about limited availability of the OEM pump.

I will visit NAPA tomorrow.



Thanks,

Ken

 

[wlowe]

Summit Racing has them:



Carter GP74213 - Carter Replacement Diesel Fuel Pumps - Application - SummitRacing.com

 

[Sticks]

The money you have spent on OEM LPs would have paid for a FASS or other better system.

I'd bite the bullet and upgrade and not have to worry about that again.

 

[mhenon]

Doesn't Cummins still sell the Carter pump? I've got three spares so I should be good for another 10K miles or so!!!!

 

[dresslered]

I've always bought mine from Cummins. The last time around, they had some special firetruck replacement program (you just had to say it was for your firetruck :-laf). The Carter even came with a low-pressure indicator lamp. They were only $60 so we stocked up.

 

[Chief USA]

Why waste your money and time on a Carter lift pump. These pumps are marjinal, HIGHLY unreliable, and JUNK at best in my opinion.



If you want an OEM style stock lift pump that will bolt right in place of the OEM Carter lift pump in the OEM location or on the frame, buy the Airtex E7153 lift pump. It is a FAR better pump and as long as you keep the engine STOCK, it will work well. I STRONGLY recommend a fuel pressure gauge to monitor pressure of the pump and for a restricted fuel filter.



RockAuto Parts Catalog



I installed this pump on my wife's 2001. 5 truck and it has worked well for almost 2 years now. I origninally installed it in the OEM location on the side of the engine but later moved it to the frame when a Vulcan Big Line Kit was installed.



Draw Straw II 1/2 in. draw tube and 1/2 in. pushlock fitting



Static pressure on these pumps runs about 20 psi give or take and normal operation is between 14 - 18 psi. When the fuel pressure drops below 14 psi, that is a heads up for me to replace the fuel filter which has always returned the fuel pressure to the normal range.



I know, you have heard it before but the Air Dog or FASS is the best solution especially if you make any mods to the engine. Good luck!

 

[Bob4x4]

I've always bought mine from Cummins. The last time around, they had some special firetruck replacement program (you just had to say it was for your firetruck :-laf). The Carter even came with a low-pressure indicator lamp. They were only $60 so we stocked up.

That program has been over for years... ... ... .

 

[Grumpy John 4x4]

Carter lift pumps

They Do not last long! Would never buy another one!#@$%!

 

[Sticks]

Work great for a redneck gas station though.

 

[wb6tkr]

Hoeslidiesel still sells them for 161 bucks

hoeslidiesel.com