I have a Fill rite fuel pump that is about 4 months old. Worked flawlessly until yesterday. Went to turn the pump on and nothing. Keeps blowing my inline fuse as soon as the switch is turned on. Pulled the cap uncovering the rotor and the rotor looks like it is off center. Checked the wiring from the battery to the pump with a test light and checked ok, so I know it must be in the pump.
Hello Maradison,
Sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your Fill-Rite pump. I just need a bit of information from you to help you resolve this issue.
Can you tell me the model series of the pump? Usually on the label on the motor, it will say something like series FR1210C. This will be under the flow rate on the label.
Also, can you tell me what size your in-line fuse is and where in your wiring you have it connected?
As for your observation on the rotor being off center, you are correct. The rotor needs to be off center in order for the pump to create a vacuum to lift the fuel from the tank. If the rotor were centered in the pump casting, no vacuum would be created, and the pump would not pump.
Once you can get me the answers to the above, I will have a better picture of what is happening.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Jeff