Same I use. I feel totally safe with it. However, the VP44's not only need the lubricity, but GOOD psi (13. 5 +_ 3), GOOD volume (3/8" lines, full flow fittings), really well filtered fuel, and NO free water.
Beyond that I personally think heat is a problem with the VP44 and a OAT blower is a good idea especially after shutdown.
Bob Weis
IF my current configuration with extra filtering, blower, larger lines, full flow fittings, RASP, does not do it then I am going to do the P pump conversion.