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Thread: DMCH new style fuel pump thoughts.

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    Senior Member hippieman9's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by 81dmc View Post
    Go with the DMCH all in one module as it's a great modern alternative.


    Just don't use the supplied hoses though...
    What hose do you recommend, and why?

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    '82 T3 FABombjoy's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron View Post
    That mirrors my thoughts on them...I would add that "10% of time" there is a clearance problem with the inspection cover no matter how it is oriented.
    Yes! I forgot about that completely. Same issue here and took a grinder to the back of the cover to fix it.

    The interference was at the plug on the pump and I used a file on the corner of the plug body to help things fit but preserve the weatherpack design. This is the best pic that I have showing the mod:
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    This was the situation after the July 1 car show:
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    The offending hoses which started life completely flush against the hex section of the barbed fitting
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    Quote Originally Posted by FABombjoy View Post
    Yes! I forgot about that completely. Same issue here and took a grinder to the back of the cover to fix it.
    Mine needed a little more room than that. So I took a heat gun to the cover..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron View Post
    Mine needed a little more room than that. So I took a heat gun to the cover..
    Great idea. I will try that.
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    I'm a fan of the original setup. It seems there are less parts than the new one that could potentially go wrong. I also have had great success with the original setup. I have over 216,000 miles on my car and am only on my 2nd fuel pump. On the flip side, I have replaced the fuel pump boot and cap about 3 times due to fatigue of the rubber and shinkage of the cap.

    My first and original to the car fuel pump only buzzed on extremely hot days when getting down to a quarter tank. My replacement pump seems to buzz it normal temperatures but more so in the extreme heat.

    Sometimes I get the seepage around the top of the boot and/or cap but that is usually due to over filling the tank and/or on hot to cold days where temps flux, the pressure expands the tank and it comes out at the weakest area. I have also had the tank leak out of the top one time removing it from winter storage out of the garage because of the pressure.
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    It's interesting people are having issues with the Gates Barricade fuel injection hose. I've been using it for a while now. I used to get this injection hose by Good Year, but O'reillys stopped carrying it. I have been using a GM fuel pump from AC Delco(#MU1777). It looks very similar to the unit that DMCH is using. My fuel sender is still good, so I am not using the built in float fuel sender. You can get the pump at AutoZone for around $180 with LIFETIME warranty. It seems to be holding up nicely. You will still need to buy a check valve, but you can get them for around $15.

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    Very interesting thoughts on both sides of the spectrum. Thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris 16409 View Post
    I have been using a GM fuel pump from AC Delco(#MU1777). It looks very similar to the unit that DMCH is using. My fuel sender is still good, so I am not using the built in float fuel sender. You can get the pump at AutoZone for around $180 with LIFETIME warranty. It seems to be holding up nicely. You will still need to buy a check valve, but you can get them for around $15.

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    Nice find!

    If my DMCH module ever goes, that looks like a good replacement.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FABombjoy View Post

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    -Had hose failure last weekend. Internal lining softened causing hose to release from supply/return K-jet hose barbs. Hose was marked as rated for modern fuels but went soft after 2 years. Was it ethanol? Prolonged fuel-to-hose contact due to in-line check valve? Techron? Who knows.
    I'm going to make some nylon fuel hoses but I don't need the check valve. DMCH should R&D an improvement from nylon or PTFE with appropriate in-line valve or select a hose that is more compatible with barbed fittings.
    I’m curious about the cause of this as well. How many times did you use Techron additive over the 2 years, or was it in Chevron fuel? These hoses are rated for bio fuels, but I wonder if the Techron is causing the issue?

    I have been running the DMCH fuel module with Gates Barricade hoses since 2013 and, a new accumulator with these hoses since 2015 without any issues. However, I strictly use non-ethanol fuel.
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    I bought a 6 pack of Techron in March 2016 and fed it in at high dosage levels (one per tank). A bad turbo rebuild led to prolonged oil injection. This was a long-term strategy after a very thorough top-end cleaning.

    I'm sure there was fuel w/ techron sitting in the lines for prolonged periods.

    Interesting here:
    http://www.napabeltshose.com/~/media...20Brochure.pdf

    Q: What are the recommended clamps for fuel hose line?

    A: J2044 is the SAE Quick Connect Coupling Specification for Liquid Fuel and Vapor/Emissions
    Systems. Any quick connect, worm gear or spring-loaded mechanical couplings used
    with Barricade should meet this spec. Beaded stems are recommended for rubber hose.
    Barbed stems are for use with plastic tubing only, due to the sharp ferrules and serrated teeth
    So there it is - not recommended for barbed fittings.
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