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: what is a lift pump


cfrank2
07-07-2008, 01:31 PM
I keep hearing people talking about adding or replacing lift pumps. What is it,what does it do, and is it stock? I thought the only fuel pump was the bosch cp3 injection pump. What are all of the components in the duramax fuel delivery/injection system?

Thanks

66flh
07-07-2008, 01:41 PM
People usually add a secondary fuel pump to avoid losing pressure at the injector rails when running a high H.P. tune.Otherwise known as a lift pump.

DURAMAX_XJ400
07-07-2008, 01:43 PM
Indeed Above Post. Also You Can Purchase A Fass Lift Pump With A Water Seperation System That Will Filter The Fuel And Water From The Fuel For Optimal Performance. ( Cleaner Fuel)

sparky1562
07-07-2008, 01:45 PM
Search over in the fuel sub forum.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=84

You are correct, there is no fift pump on a stock DMAX. Only the CP3 sucking fuel from the tank.

Until you get up there in the 250 + range on added hp at the crank, you don't need a lift pump. Some guys have them to make sure they get plenty of fuel to the CP3, to solve a vacuum leak (now it is a fuel leak!), or to help out a week CP3, IMHO.
The lift pump goes back at the tank, mounts to the frame rail. Check out Kennedy's site or Merchants for units. FASS makes one that is popular.

ON EDIT: Damn! got beat again. I have to type faster.