I think the Facet pumps are very intolerant of any debris. Putting a filter in
front of it may help.
Bob
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From: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>
> I replaced the failed (lasted only 4 months) Facet pump on my 40 ford
> pickup with a Carter Rotary Vane (the same design as the 4070, but for 7
> psi) and it's been working great. It is however a little noisy, even
> mounted on rubber isolation mounts on the frame in the rear I can here it
> whine in the cab over the rumble of a 289 at idle, so you might want to
> mount it far and low.
> I kind of like it since I can tell if I have a pump failure, but others may
> find it objectionable.
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