Q: I have purchased OP-6 12V oil change pump for my Perkins 4-107. Do I have to install a shut off valve between the hose from my oil pan to the OP-6 pump? The OP-6 pump is mounted on the forward bulkhead just in front of the engne. The OP-6 is level with the top of the enigine. My concern is bleed pass the impeller.

A: For the integrity of the oil system it is always wise to install a shut-off valve at the oil pan of the equipment. This insures that in the event of a failure in the hose or oil pump that the engine does not loose oil and fail.

Also, the pump would work better if you can mount it a little lower on the bulkhead. Your impeller will not have to work as hard to lift the oil and priming will be quicker.

Question - "I have just purchased a new boat and have requested to install a REVERSO pump system for the main engine, generator and transmission. The boat builder representative is telling me he can only install it for the engine and the generator, the reason being given to me is the possibility of engine oil and transmission oil contamination. I am a bit skeptical on his contamination concern. Could you help me on that issue please?"


Answer - Your representative could be right. On some of the newer vessels the transmission requires a more refined oil than that of the engine or generator. With our GP-3013, a 3 valve oil change system, there is the possibility of cross-contamination. If your transmission requires the more refined oil, and it is contaminated with engine oil, it could cause damage to the transmission. Typically, we have seen these new transmissions on the new, high performance vessels.

We would suggest that you confirm the oil requirements of your transmission. If it requires, for example, a 30W, like the engine, then you should have no problem using a 3-valve system with no worry of cross-contamination.   If you find that you need a different oil for the transmission, you can use our GP-3012, a 2-valve oil change system, for your engine and generator.  Then use our GP-311 or OP-6, reversible pump, solely for the transmission.

You can find the products mentioned above by clicking on the product names below:

GP-3013
GP-3012
GP-311
OP-6

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Congrats again gentlemen!

Another example of an ugly pump! Thanks Chuck for the pictures!

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Here is another entry for our Ugly Pump Contest.

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Thanks to Ken.
They use the reverse Fuel priming pumps on the new FDNY Fireboat.

Here are a few of the entries we have received so far for our Ugly Pump Contest. Remember, send a picture of your installed pump to marketing@reversopumps.com and you will receive a code for 30% off a new pump.

Thanks to Gerry.
He said, "this pump is used to transfer and polish diesel fuel and is 10 years old. He's replaced the impeller a few times but it runs for hours on end with no problem."
Great to hear Gerry! Thanks!

Thanks to Alex.

 

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