Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I am trying to gather some inputs on lift pump requirements as I am seeing if Paragon can make me a pump to replace the Carter factory pump. I need a little help with their questions below. This is what I requested and their response please add additional info.
Request:
The duty cycle for this style pump would be continuous duty and no maintenance. Right now I am looking at finding a replacement pump to the Carter/Federal Mogul manufactured pump that is currently on the Dodge Cummins trucks. The Carter is a low pressure/high volume pump, 15-18 psi at 100 gph, but it has longevity issues.
The volume is needed to cool the injection pump and feed the injectors without cavitation. The current style is a 12 VDC continuous duty and pushes 14-15 psi after the fuel filter and has to draw fuel from the tank and push it to the injection pump. The draw is about 10 ft and the push is about 4 ft and a return line flows excess fuel back to the tank.
What style pump do you use? Vane type or other? The pump has to be able to draw and push. I am looking for this pump to be maintenance free, take a 12 VDC input, be able to hooked up to a 3/8" fuel line, have 16-18 psi at the output of the pump, have a fast recovery rate, I am looking for something to
last 100,000 mi in a Diesel truck.
Their Response:
Thank you very much for communications as you have found the right supplier in Paragon.
Paragon is well pleased to provide you the proper solution to your
pumping needs, and we are CERTAIN that we can provide that which you ask for.
Our pumps are primarily positive displacement spur gear pumps of
hardened steel construction. We have offered vane style pumps, and other pumping alternatives tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.
In the process of considering the best approach to giving you what you want we need to know the following at this time:
- Volume
- Mounting/envelope size
- Purchase Specification
- Environmental conditions
- Type of qualification testing required
- Delivery requirements
Your response to the above would be greatly appreciated, and we hope to speak with you soon.
Request:
The duty cycle for this style pump would be continuous duty and no maintenance. Right now I am looking at finding a replacement pump to the Carter/Federal Mogul manufactured pump that is currently on the Dodge Cummins trucks. The Carter is a low pressure/high volume pump, 15-18 psi at 100 gph, but it has longevity issues.
The volume is needed to cool the injection pump and feed the injectors without cavitation. The current style is a 12 VDC continuous duty and pushes 14-15 psi after the fuel filter and has to draw fuel from the tank and push it to the injection pump. The draw is about 10 ft and the push is about 4 ft and a return line flows excess fuel back to the tank.
What style pump do you use? Vane type or other? The pump has to be able to draw and push. I am looking for this pump to be maintenance free, take a 12 VDC input, be able to hooked up to a 3/8" fuel line, have 16-18 psi at the output of the pump, have a fast recovery rate, I am looking for something to
last 100,000 mi in a Diesel truck.
Their Response:
Thank you very much for communications as you have found the right supplier in Paragon.
Paragon is well pleased to provide you the proper solution to your
pumping needs, and we are CERTAIN that we can provide that which you ask for.
Our pumps are primarily positive displacement spur gear pumps of
hardened steel construction. We have offered vane style pumps, and other pumping alternatives tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.
In the process of considering the best approach to giving you what you want we need to know the following at this time:
- Volume
- Mounting/envelope size
- Purchase Specification
- Environmental conditions
- Type of qualification testing required
- Delivery requirements
Your response to the above would be greatly appreciated, and we hope to speak with you soon.
