Poor quality
"This is a addendum to my earlier review. Don't buy. Get a FASS. Tried to use my truck the other day and the pump is leaking badly. Now I have no truck to use and my livelyhood depends upon having a vehicle."
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SKU #: AFE-42-12041
MPN #: 42-12041
AFE DFS780 Full Time Operation Fuel Pump 14-18 Ram 3.0L 1500 EcoDiesel
Description
Ensure that your EcoDiesel is getting a steady supply of good, clean fuel no matter the engine load by upgrading with a DFS780 fuel pump. By operating full time, as opposed to AFE's Boost Activated model, you're ensured you always have fuel on tap.
Relay Controlled:
The DFS780 is powered by your ignition and can be run independently or in parallel with the stock fuel pump.
Clear High-Impact Polycarbonate Sight Glass:
Allows visual inspection of fuel.
Helical Bronze Spur Gears:
Bronze gears more forgiving of contaminants than steel gears. The Helical spur gear design runs quieter than straight cut gears.
Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum Manifold:
Eliminates porosity concerns with cast aluminum.
"Marine Grade" Motor:
Protected against dust intrusion and powerful water jets.
Plug & Play Installation:
Supplied harness attaches directly to battery and utilizes Deutsch weather-proof connectors. No cutting or modifications of the stock fuel lines required. Vehicle can easily be returned to stock.
Boost Activated Pump Engagement:
Supplied preset boost switch activates pump only under load, reducing wear tear on both the DFS780 and the stock lift pump.
PEEK Bearing Wear Surfaces:
The DFS780 spur gears ride on PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) bearing surfaces to reduce both noise and wear.
Contoured CNC Machining Of Manifold Passages:
Enhances flow through the manifold to reduce pressure drop due to flow restrictions.
Direct Bolt-on Steel Mounting Bracket:
Heavy duty bracket mounts to the frame and utilizes existing hole to secure.
Fuel Pressure Gauge Port:
1/8" NPT port allows customer to attach an external pressure gauge to monitor fuel pressure.
O.E Quality Viton Seals:
Compatible with diesel and biodiesel fuels.
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DETAILS:
- Clear high-impact polycarbonate sight glass for visual inspection of fuel
- Helical Spur Gears runs quieter than straight cut gears
- "Marine Grade" motor protects against dust and water
- Contoured CNC manifold enhances flow
- Fuel pressure gauge port
- O.E. quality Viton Seals
- Typical install is 2 hours
- Built in the U.S.A
About AFE
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Since its founding in 1999, AFE Power (Advanced Flow Engineering) has been a leader in diesel performance. Built to improve airflow, fuel efficiency, and overall vehicle power, AFE Power products are engineered to handle the demands of diesel enthusiasts and professionals alike.
From AFE cold air intakes to high-performance exhausts, AFE Power offers a complete lineup of parts to boost your truck’s performance. Whether you’re running a Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax engine, Diesel Power Products has a full range of AFE Power parts to maximize your vehicle’s potential.
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"First off, Diesel Power Products was good and did all they could to help. Bought this for my EcoDiesel 2 months ago and it is noisy (87 db). Contacted AFE and they said that is the way it is supposed to sound. Complained and they said I could send it back and they would try to make it quieter. Problem is I need this truck for work. When I first ordered it took a week to receive it (which was fine). Using that time table, one week to send it back, one week for them to work on it, and one week for them to send it back. I'm without my truck for 3 weeks and I can't afford that. Offered to buy another one and ship the first one back for credit and AFE would not do it. Guess I'm stuck with it. Should have ponied up another $100 for a FASS."