In order for your engine to run, you need the fuel you pump into your gas tank to reach your combustion cylinders. This is the purpose of your Chevy K3500 fuel pump. The K3500 fuel pump is a tough piece of equipment that you will find located inside your fuel tank.
Though submerged in flammable liquid may seem like a strange location for an electric pump, there are actually quite a few good reasons for this location. The primary reason is the potential for overheating.
Since your Chevy K3500 fuel pump is constantly working whenever your engine is running, it is going to generate a lot of heat. There are no fans or openings to outside air in your fuel system, so the fuel pump needs a way to cool off. Your K3500 fuel pump uses your gasoline supply to keep cool as it runs. This is one of the reasons you should not let your fuel tank run to empty. It is a good idea to keep at least a quarter of a tank full at all times, so your fuel pump has something to keep cool. Also, as your vehicle is used, rust and sediment slowly build up on the inside of your fuel tank and settle to the bottom to form sludge. Once your Chevy K3500 fuel pump runs out of gasoline to pump, it will attempt to move the sludge through, which obviously is not good for your engine and can cause damage to the pump. If your K3500 fuel pump becomes damaged or simply wears out over time, you will need to replace it.Browse our extensive online catalogue for a full line of K3500 fuel pumps and enjoy our great discount prices and fast, reliable shipping.