3800 My SSIC Pump

[MIKES3]

Everytime people ask me what kind of knock I am seeing with the SSIC. People are like WTF!!! Are you sure you pump is working. I got one problem. No, I dont know if its working properly. I cant get to the pump because its inside my bumper. I hear the dam thing running. Its pretty dam loud. So, How do I know if the pumps working. I hope to God I dont have these problems when I get the W-Body Store IC on as well as the Ceramic coated S&S Headers. I've dumped a lot of money into the car as of now.

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[MIKES3]

I forgot to add its a Flojet Pump

 

[BumpinGTP]

The Flojet pumps are generally reliable (at least more so than others on the market). We can take a look at it at the mod day. Pull off the intercooler radiator cap and see if it bubbles at all while the pump is running.

 

[Mike K]

Mike, The easiest way to tell if it's running is to squeeze a hose. The pump should get louder.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by Mike K@May 4 2006, 03:39 PM
Mike, The easiest way to tell if it's running is to squeeze a hose.  The pump should get louder.

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The hose that I have is not that easy to squeeze. I have the black nylon hose. I definitely see bubbles while the pump is on and the cap is off.

 

[MIKES3]

Are the bubbles a good thing or a bad thing?

 

[J.E.T.]

A sure fire way to know if the pump is working is to find an easy spot to disconnect the outlet/output and see if it flows out. A buzzing Flojet pump doesnt necessarily mean that it is moving fluid.

J.E.T.

 

[imported_Ron Vogel]

I hear you, I'm sure it's working, but to have a visual reference, a small section of clear hose will do. I have some left over from the install.

 

[BumpinGTP]

Originally posted by MIKES3@May 4 2006, 03:56 PM
Are the bubbles a good thing or a bad thing?

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It shows that the pump is working and that the fluid is circulating.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by BumpinGTP+May 4 2006, 04:13 PM-->

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@May 4 2006, 03:56 PM
Are the bubbles a good thing or a bad thing?

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It shows that the pump is working and that the fluid is circulating.

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Thanks Guys. I cant wait to get the BIG IC on. With all that on I think I will be saving for a new trans fairly soon.

 

[imported_Ron Vogel]

Originally posted by BumpinGTP+May 4 2006, 04:13 PM-->

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@May 4 2006, 03:56 PM
Are the bubbles a good thing or a bad thing?

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It shows that the pump is working and that the fluid is circulating.

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Bubbles generally cause the IC to be less efficient at it's job. However, I plumbed your system to pull from the IC, so you would have less bubbles in the core. The only way to completely eliminate them is to add a de-gasser. All IC's have air trapped in the system to some extent. As the IC traps heat, air pockets (steam) will develop in the core under acceleration. Having a coolant heavy mix will help lower it too, but coolant isn't as efficient as water for transferring heat.

If you are thinking of getting a degasser, look into the Ford Racing one they used on '95 Cobra R's. It's small, and has 3/4" hose barbs...fairly inexpensive too. I'll see if I can find a link.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by Ron Vogel+May 4 2006, 04:21 PM-->

Originally posted by BumpinGTP@May 4 2006, 04:13 PM
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@May 4 2006, 03:56 PM
Are the bubbles a good thing or a bad thing?

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It shows that the pump is working and that the fluid is circulating.

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Bubbles generally cause the IC to be less efficient at it's job. However, I plumbed your system to pull from the IC, so you would have less bubbles in the core. The only way to completely eliminate them is to add a de-gasser. All IC's have air trapped in the system to some extent. As the IC traps heat, air pockets (steam) will develop in the core under acceleration. Having a coolant heavy mix will help lower it too, but coolant isn't as efficient as water for transferring heat.

If you are thinking of getting a degasser, look into the Ford Racing one they used on '95 Cobra R's. It's small, and has 3/4" hose barbs...fairly inexpensive too. I'll see if I can find a link.

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Ron, Is this what your talking about? If so this guys just found a buyer.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282653

 

[imported_Ron Vogel]

Nah, that's the one I have. It's really hard to find a good place to mount it. This one:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=2078

I'm going to sell mine to get this one, IIRC JET's got one on his car.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by Ron Vogel@May 4 2006, 04:47 PM
Nah, that's the one I have. It's really hard to find a good place to mount it. This one:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=2078

I'm going to sell mine to get this one, IIRC JET's got one on his car.

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I found one of these. I just ordered it.