Vacuum Fuel Pump On Diesels

Vacuum Fuel Pump On Diesels ENERGY Fuel-Saving Devices 4-5-7 Most vacuum fuel pumps are driven by a gasoline engine vacuum and won't work on diesels. So, if you want to refuel a diesel tractor or combine, you need your pickup - with tank and pump in back - to operate the fuel transfer pump. An Australian inventor, Terry Goater of Gravesend, says he's changed all that with a new vacuum pump adapter for diesel engines powered by diesel air intake. His invention was prompted by a suggestion from an Australian importer of vacuum fuel pumps from the United States. "We ran into prablems because our farms are large and most farmers refuel their diesel tractors and harvesters with mobile field tanks. Many others are driving Toyota diesel farm trucks. So, I set out to adapt a unit to those diesel engines," Goater told FARM SHOW. The solution was in finding a way to restrict the air intake while the motor idles. "I fitted an off-center, spring-loaded butterfly valve into the air intake. The valve can be set to the vacuum pressure needed, and will fit nearly all tractors and harvesters. It attaches permanently to the air intake with a clamp-on hose fitting." Goater is also making a portable adaptor that attaches simply by removing the pre-cleaner and attaching it to the top of the exhaust pipe. He plans to have the vacuum adapters on the market for around $20, and welcomes inquiries from farmers, distributors and manufacturers. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Terry C. Goater, Gravesend, N.S.W. 2401 Australia.

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