Rotary fuel pump problem

Mine died a couple of years ago after 3 years or so of operation.  I can only assume that it was cause by the evil and dastardly ethanol.  I replaced it with a Huco pump (designed for an Austin Healey) that is supposedly resistant to ethanol.  So far, so good.

Bruce---same problem here.  I used a C.B. rotary for just 2 years and it died---I believe it was from the ethanol .  Now I use the Stabil ethanol blend ---the marine version---plus carry a spare with me.  Try the Hico Lane recommends.   Everyone should be adding Stabil to their

gas if it's ethanol contaminated.   Call Stabil and discuss it with a techie for some great info

about this approach.

Jack,

I've been using the regular Stabil but maybe need to switch to the marine version as you suggest.

I pulled the pump and hot wired it and it didn't run.  Banged it around a bit and it started running.  Got it to where it ran all the time.  Reinstalled it in the Speedster but plan is to replace it.  

HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE STABIL??    I USE SEA FOAM 1/2 OF A CAN EVERY 3RD FILL UP    DAN

Hey Bruce---I had the same experience when my C.P. pump was going out.  I coult tap it with a stick and it would start to run but I knew it was messed up.  I replaced it with the same type plus bought a spare to carry on trips.

I believe it was a famous engine builder who recommended the Mallory fuel pump #4070LP with the # 4309 regulator .  I checked and the price was $154.95.  If my B.B. rotary goes out again I'll get the Mallory and sell the C.B. one.

I called the tech line at Stabil and was told that the marine formula of anti-ethanol Stabil

is the same as the regular red container but it's concentrated so I can use less per tank.  I add 3/4 oz. to eight gallons of ethanol-contaminated gas. 

Around Hot Springs there are two places to obtain ethanol-free gas so I use that when here but on the road all you get is the ethanol blend.

Isn't it wonderful---instead of drilling for oil in this country we use our food (corn) as fuel.

Food prices are skyrocketing and so is fuel.  I hope the tree huggers are happy.

Oops---sorry for the tangent Bruce.

It wouldn't run again today.  I'm so done with the rotary pump ... on to a new and different pump.  

I keep the small size marine stabil bottle in the front compartment. The directions say 1 oz. per 10 gallons. I now add a little each time I fill up, adjusting the amount to correspond to the amount of gas added. I refill the little bottle from a big bottle.

What a pain in the butt this CB performance rotary pump is starting to sound like. Before Carlisle this year I pulled my newly installed Facet pump because I heard on the list how nice and quiet the rotary pumps are. I've put about 12,000 miles on it and it seems to run fine but now I've got to wonder. Has anyone contacted CB and asked the question about it's compatibility with ethanol ?

I ran around town and checked what was available.  Picked up a Mr. Gasket "Micro Electronic" pump for $45 and hope to have better luck.  The box says "Compatible with all fuels and fuel stabilizers...we'll see.   

I am running the same pump and so far so good,mine is the purple colored 2.7-3 psi pump,