Where to mount the pump?
7 gallon tank in bed ,pump needs to be mounted within 5 feet.
Does it need to be protected from weather?
thanks

 

yes the pump needs to be in a area where it won't get wet. my suggestion is to crawl under your truck and look to see if there's any evidence of water marks.

You don't have what your truck is-4x4 or 2wd. Maybe you could mount the pump on the frame rail by the trans., that's where I have my pump for my air bag loadlevelers. I fabbed up a splash shield around it to keep water from directly hitting it. I also fabbed up a brkt from the frail 'cuz I also have my fuel pump there, so the pump is close to driveshaft. The splash shield can be made out of a plastic sheet from any hardware store, just use a heatgun to mold/form it, make a frame out of flat stock metal and bend/form it to shield the pump. You can drill holes and use bolts/nuts for the flat metal to make the frame.

If the shape of the 7 gal. tank will permit you to mount the tank on the outside of the frame rail, you could also make a shield to protect the tank from rocks/debree from your tires. To refill with meth/water, just use a transfer pump.

 

Glad to see you using the water kit. It is a lifesaver for the 3rd gens with extra fueling.

A great investment, IMO. It can be a pain on long trips to refill the tank, but the larger tank will cut that down some for you.

 

What kit did you get and why the 5 foot restriction?

 

Coolingmist & thats there recomendation.
Im not getting the (needs to be in a area where it won't get wet).
If I put it anyware other than I the cab its gonna get wet.
I havent seen the kit yet, But how is the motor/pump any different than a fass /walbro mounted to the frame rail.

 

I have a cooling mist kit and there is not a word on dry location or distance from the tank in the instructions for mounting the pump.

Any fear of cavitation on my pump is handled by running 3/8" suction line from the tank in the bed. The pump is mounted in the engine compartment and I see no issues. I have not had it that long but since there were no comments in the instructions about it I expect it to be fine.

 

That figures ,sometimes I wonder.
It would depend on the design of the pump I guess.
You could be cavitating & not know it.
Ive seen fuel pumps do it & without a gauge on it you cant see it.
You could check with the pump manufacturer for there imput.

doug

 

Thanks very much Doug on the filter issues.

Hopefully CamperAndy isn't burning up his pump by having higher than his tank, the motor does need to be gravity fed. Maybe he could drop the pump down lower in the eng. bay and just seal up the wire source as long as the rest of the housing is sealed also, that way no electrical shorting would happen, just like any elect. motor.....water and electricity don't do well with each other.