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[National 2DM for sale]

Thanks

 

Just need to do a few more posts first 😆 hopefully this one counts!

[National 2DM for sale]

If it is, I’d be very interested to find out more. Thanks.

[National 2DM for sale]

Hi, did it sell in the end?

[CAV BPE Fuel Pump Governor lubrication]

Thank you both for the advice. I’m sort of glad that it’s not just me who’s a bit perplexed by the pump. I’ve not been able to find any pics online with a similar setup to mine. I’ll do some careful exploration of the other side of that bolt and try to find someone who specialises in these pumps for a chat as suggested. Thanks again for your help!

paul    

[CAV BPE Fuel Pump Governor lubrication]

20 minutes ago, BEngo said:

KK sorted the problem by transferring the boat and the K2 to a new owner.😊

I change the pump oil annually, or if the level rises too much,  but mine has both a dipstick and a drain plug. Could we have a picture of your pump, including Bolt please?  I suspect it may be a level plug.

In that case I would remove the level plug every 250 -300 hours and either top up with engine oil or allow the excess to drain off.  If consistently draining off the pumping elements are beginning to wear and I would look to renew the oil.

 

N

 

Thanks for the reply

heres the picture 

 

[CAV BPE Fuel Pump Governor lubrication]

On 26/03/2012 at 11:05, koukouvagia said:

Well, you live and learn. I too assumed that a CAV BPE fuel pump governor didn't need extra lubrication.

 

This is what it says in the CAV handbook:

 

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr156/koukouvagia1928/P1090259.jpg

 

Where the dipstick should be on mine, there's just a bolt. I'll have to investigate this further!

 

ETA I'm confused!

 

This is what the Kelvin Manual says and that's what I've been doing

 

 

36. FUEL PUMP.--The internal parts of the fuel pump are of super quality. They stand up to their work indefinitely if protected from water and grit. The absence of a water trap on the tank or neglect to tap it regularly will quickly ruin the pump. The filter must be cleaned regularly (39). The pipe between the filter and the fuel pump must be scrupulously clean before assembling. Do not attempt to dismantle the fuel pump without reference to the C.A.V. Instruction Book supplied in the tool box. The brass stop on the control rod prevents excessive discharge from the pump. Its position was carefully adjusted on test to suit the power output stated in the catalogue. Do not attempt to move it or disturb the seal.

 

 

 

 

 

*37 FUEL PUMP LUBRICATION

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The pump is lubricated by fuel oil and therefore no attention to lubrication is required.

 

Hi

Sorry to resurrect this old thread but did you ever conclude on the oiling needs for your pump? I think mines the same. It doesn’t have a dip stick, just a bolt, but it also doesn’t have any obvious drain off plug.

cheers