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  1. Triple Jim

    Started my 003 for the first time since January

    In the aux tank setting, all three pumps are powered. A solenoid controls flow from the 3rd aux tank pump to the built-in tank, so it deadheads when fuel is not needed. The design of the pumps is such that pumping against a closed valve doesn't hurt anything, and the pump just clicks slowly.
  2. Triple Jim

    Started my 003 for the first time since January

    I can't imagine how that could cause a problem, since they're all made to run on 24VDC.
  3. Triple Jim

    Started my 003 for the first time since January

    The two main pumps are redundant. If one is running correctly, the other one should pass the fuel and the engine should run. That's why there are two in series, so if one fails, the generator keeps running. I believe some pumps won't pass fuel if they're not running. Maybe someone replaced...
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