Archived Loss of Fuel Pressure!! Truck will not start!!

[MTPhillips]

I purchased a F. A. S. S. from Extreme Diesel Performance back in October. I lost fuel pressure on my way home and when I got home to investigate, I first checked the fuse..... it is fine, I then checked for lose connections..... all good. Before when I turned the key on I could hear the fuel pump kick on... . now nothing but silence... . and the fuel presssure gauge doesn't move. This is my only means of transportation... . HELP PLEASE!!!



And by the way right before I lost fuel pressure it was running about 12 to 13!!! Then ZERO..... all the sudden!!!!

 

[DieselMinded]

I would run a power and a good ground wire directly to the pump and see if it runs

DM

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

On the sides of the FASS Motor you will see two black caps opposite one anothe with a slot in them. unscrew them and be carefull as they are spring loaded. Pull out the motor brushes , wipe em on your shirt , give em a scratch with a knife , put them in and away you go. Brad helped me out on that one THANKS BRAD!!!!!!!! Oo.

 

[MTPhillips]

Is this something that I'm going to run into alot? In my opinion in four months I shouldn't have any problem with the pump. I also tried the jumper wires straight from the battery and got nothing..... I guess its toast.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

make sure it's NOT TOAST!!! Did ya check out the brushes??

 

[Don-T]

I had the same problem and all I had to do was pull the brushes like Tim said and clean them. It has been six months since I had to do mine and I have had no more trouble. Is is a quick and simple fix.

 

[MTPhillips]

I talked to Brad on the phone and he asked me to check the brushes also. I did pull out the brushes..... and cleaned them... . they really didn't look to bad to me. A little bit of black carbon deposits, thats it. Anyway no-go... . it didn't work. I called him back but he was out of the office. I guess I'm on foot for now!!!!

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Wow still no go eh? That is the #1 thing that is overlooked on theese setups. The motor that is uses in the fass is a beautiful thing as that the brushes are the cheap replaceable weak link as it should be. Other sealed brush / armature motors are built to be throw aways costing you bigger money as the Fass is designed not to be. I am sure Brad will help ya out as he is truly a fantastic player in customer satisfaction.

 

[MTPhillips]

I hope this is just a fluke thing... . I'm already paranoid as it is. I think Brad seems like a stand up guy. He seemed like he was really concerned with my problem. I guess all I can do is sit back and see what happens..... I really appreciate all the help!!

 

[rmrc]

Fass

MTPhillips,



I hope your problem will be addressed and fixed ASAP. I fully understand you feeling a bit paranoid at this point. I'm in the process of installing a FASS. This business about having to clean the brushes after only 6 months is crazy!!!!! I thought these units are supposed to give you years of trouble free operation! This is the first I've heard of this potential brush problem. If I knew about this,,,, I wouldn't have bought the FASS!!! Let us know what your final solution is when Brad gets back to you!!!!!!

 

[MTPhillips]

Well..... I didn't hear from him today..... but I will keep you posted!!!

 

[rmrc]

Any news from Brad yet??????

 

[MTPhillips]

Heard from him yesterday, he said he would send me a new motor!! I hope this is just a run of bad luck!!