THE 3K HOUR TACO MOTO FUEL PUMP AND EXPLANATION BREAK DOWN

The best designed and best built fuel pump for the fuel injected Austrian single cylinder dirt bikes (and Beta)
Period.
In this video we explain how a fuel pump works and why you should be running the Taco Moto Co. 3k hour fuel pump in your bike.
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FITMENT:
KTM 690, Husqvarna 701, GASGAS 700
Our pump motor will replace the stock pump motor in the OEM pump assembly KTM PN:
75007088511
KTM / Husqvarna, GASGAS, Husaberg 125, 250, 300, 450, 501, 570
Our pump motor will replace the stock pump motor in the OEM pump assembly KTM PN:
79707088300
78107088500
BETA 350, 390, 430, 500
Our pump motor will replace the stock pump motor in the OEM pump assembly BETA PN:
037-400318-200
DOES NOT FIT
KMT, Husq 22.5+ Factory Edition MX 350, 450
KTM, Husq 23+ MX and TBI two stroke
KTM, Husq 24+ enduro / dual sport 250, 350, 450, 501
(These are the new chassis bikes with the new design fuel tanks that no longer have the fuel outlet connection on the left tank wing. These new chassis bikes use the OEM pump assembly KTM PN: A46007088000 and A49007088000. We're currently working on an upgraded pump motor for those bikes available soon.
if you need anything we can help with please don't hesitate to contact us:
702-812-6626
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[@whatdaworld]

Incredible! So rare to see this kind of thorough testing!

[@richseymour4937]

Another great explanation of how things work and what to be aware of as maintenance items go, Mike. While watching this video I was thinking it might be beneficial to us end users if you were to make a video that identified obscured maintenance items on these same bikes and create a timeline schedule for service intervals similar to the OEM catalog, only specific to Taco Moto products alongside OEM recommendations. It would be a good tool for bike owners and a reminder of what products T/M sells and how they compare to OEM. Unlike tires, brakes, drive line components and wheel bearings the fuel system, electrical connectors, starter and components, and switches and such are sight unseen and easy to overlook as maintenance items. Again, thanks for the tips and solutions.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Really solid idea and thanks for the suggestion. Will give it some thought and work on that

[@jaycarva]

This would be awesome!

[@hbergfe450]

great comparison! just clocked 100hrs on my 2020 500, and your fuel pump has arrived. happy days! cheers from perth, australia.

[@andrewberry5107]

Hi Mike, thanks for the time you put into sharing your knowledge. Just a quick suggestion regarding the schrader/check valve at the pump discharge. In centrifugal vertical turbine pumps (exactly what the fuel pump is) a condition known as upthrust can cause rapidly increased impeller and volute housing wear. This occurs if a vertical turbine pump is started with zero or low head pressure. I believe the schrader valve will not only prevent backflow when the pump is stopped it will also aid in reducing upthrust upon pump start. I also think the schrader valve will provide a known restriction, or orifice, to aid in reducing upthrust at pump start as well as preventing the sum of all minor system pressure losses allowing the pump to go over the end of its curve and cavitating. Cheers Andrew.

[@bobbys.sfmoto9154]

I had a pump failure on my 17 fe350, or rather a low pressure (25psi) situation. Replaced the pump with a quantum and oem filter which fixed it. The quantum's market claimed it was an improvement over stock. Apparently it is not. Thank you for disseminating this information. I will get a taco moto pump next time!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Marketing claims are great if they’re backed up

[@tbank86q]

Great video! I would never want a dirt bike with a fuel pump, but if push came to shove, I'd be buying your pump right away!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Once you come over to the dark side you’ll likely never go back

[@paulvanhout9695]

Keep these deep dives coming - very informative and useful info! Curious as to how the Japanese brands compare to KTM in terms of fuel pump reliability and durability? I have the Quantum in my 2019 690 and stock on my 2020 FE350S but your pump looks like a worthwhile upgrade. Also interesting that the stock pump might actually be more durable than most of the aftermarket offerings where I assumed the opposite😕

[@TACOMOTOCO]

They use a center tank style unit with a larger pump motor that’s heavier and generally more reliable

[@aganatra7419]

Great vid with lots of info...glad to say I got my taco pump and moa fuel filter installed in my new acerbis os tank...had a bit of an issue with fitting the screen filter housing on the inlet port but that was easily sorted and other than that the install was simple...only other issue I had was that aft running the bike for few mins it started dying and then was hard to start...turned out to be a clogged injector and once I sorted that I did a 2 night camp ride without a hitch...perhaps might be an idea to run some fuel thru any new pump into a bucket or something so that any remaining carbon or whatever from the manufacturing process doesn't get into the injector - jus my 2c based on my recent experience... experts feel free to correct me... otherwise I feel comfortable knowing that as far as my f pump is concerned, I shudnt have any issues for a while and so less likely to get stranded coz of that 👍🤘

[@BennyTygohome]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks professor.

[@loopeyshooter503]

330 hours on my 09 crf450r and no problems with pump so far. I changed the pump filter at 150h and it was full of black soot! Carbon dust maybe, recently removed my clear ims tank to swap back to stock tank and again black soot lining the inside of the tank. The copper would not be an issue for me as i only use ethanol free 98 octane. Been thinking about switching out pump as a precautionary measure it's $600 aussie dollars so i may consider going aftermarket.

[@Zt3v3]

I just carry a spare fuel pump in my tool bag. In fact, I carry everything to drop a pump into a fuel bag and remote connect to any Austrian bike through a battery tender connection (or direct wire to the battery). It's about 1 pound but the peace of mind is worth 50 pounds.

[@jared1048]

400 hours on my fuel pump before I replaced it (still working). 2019 Husqvarna FC450. Woods racing

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Solid 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@timpaul7000]

Great pump! Make sure to add a clamp to the top of the pump line. Even though the stock pump didn't use one. I found out the hard way. 😓

[@TACOMOTOCO]

All the clamps on all the hoses. Sorry you had that issue my dude

[@bruce_muzik]

Nice work, Mike. I love your detailed breakdowns like this.

[@distilledfreedom1840]

2015 FE 501. 70 hours. Just finished a 50 mile braap over a mountain, dropped by the gas station when I finished as soon as took off it wouldn't take throttle. At high RPM it cuts, then a surge of power, then bogging out. I barely got home. I took out the in-line filter it was indeed quite dirty. With a new in-line it's still doing the same. I have a new in-tank filter I can throw in, but I"m thinking I should replace the pump while I'm at it. I'm just wondering if debris has gone passed the in-line and messed with the injector. It was premium gas non ethanol.

[@iaris5734]

Did you end up replacing the pump and the filter? What was your fix?

[@distilledfreedom1840]

@@iaris5734 Replaced with a new pump, which failed in less than 2 hours. Got an OEM pump, all is fine now. So, bad pump.

[@rx2ride259]

Well Done Mike! Taco Moto once again with the goods.

[@katsumoto211]

Good guess on the OEM pumps longevity mine is starting to fail at 230hrs. Having to hit it to get it working every now and then!

[@thewhitedillard]

making a brushless pump would be cool

[@TACOMOTOCO]

But not possible w the size constraints

[@Rapsgarage]

Great video but the pump will find magnetic center and only thrust from forces from the bike. ie. jumping etc. So I would say the type of riding would effect pump life.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Wisely noted and described. We don’t know the ride history of all the pumps we’ve cut open but no doubt there’s some rough service life bikes out there breaking pumps in some hard core ways

[@tylerhannah4081]

Great video. I work ok KTM’s for a living. I have noticed when changing a bad pump or servicing a fuel filter there is a massive amount of carbon in the fuel filter. I’m assuming the other guys are going to brass to “fix” that issue. I’m curious to see how the copper hold up. I’ve always wondered the main cause of failure. We have a lot of people “rebuilding” their fuel pumps that still fail. After rebuilding them they still will not hold pressure. Assuming the body, lines and or the regulator have failed. In the service world we do not have time to do what you do. That you. I’ve always wanted to do this.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

You’re in the trenches every day! And as you noted are seeing what we’ve seen as far as failures and problems. Carbon loading in the in tank filter is definitely a known thing and tank filter replacement / maintenance is def an important item. Replacing a pump and regulator as a set is a smart practice to ensure no pressure leak issues are occurring Keep up the good fight out there, you’re doing the lords work

[@Crust2013]

@@TACOMOTOCO budget

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

I just changed my fuel pump assembly & what gets me is that the length of the hoses seem to me to force a kink in the top hose when you push the electrical connection end fully into the tank & screw it tight. It seems to me that it pushes the overly long top hose past the top of the filter & then it gets kinked to some degree bending back to go down into the filter. Maybe I'm wrong but that's what it seems like to me with the lengths of things compared to the actual distance in the tank, & that's how it feels with the pressure it takes just to get the electrical plate end tight.

[@TheSmarquez]

I like the presentation and explanation, but I don’t understand where you came to the conclusion the stock pump is in the 300hr range while the Taco pump is rated at nearly 10x that? What was the smoking gun failure point of the stock pump, build quality appears very similar to the taco pump aside from the weight of the armature and quality of the plastic housing as you stated, are the stock pumps mainly failing by cracking in the plastic housing on average?

[@tommyt9519]

I'm curious why these are supplied with the convoluted plastic fuel lines instead of submersible rubber line. The plastic lines seem to break easily and don't allow for easily changing filters.

[@chris_mastro]

Any update on if these will come back in stock?

[@rogercrier9115]

If the carbon dust from the brush wear is blocking the tank filter, why cant the pumps have a brushless motor like hand drills have moved to?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Size constraints, continuous submersion in fuel

[@brianhale9309]

I'm sold!

[@MC0386]

Just ordered mine, can’t wait!!

[@mathewsharp233]

Did I miss it, what were the main cause of failures with the different pumps? All I saw besides the rare case of failure was what was better or worse not what commonly caused the pumps to fail. Oem pump on my 500 1600hrs still going, do have to prime the pump if I stop more than a couple of minutes, thanks for the heads up on the valve leak down.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Failure modes mentioned in the video Strongly recommend replacing the pump and regulator on that bike to solve the problem and reset the pump service life clock

[@scotttaggart]

@@TACOMOTOCO Curious why you recommend regulator replacement. It's a spring and ball. Short of corrosion, I can't figure out why this would be a fail item. Have you seen them fail?

[@mattjones4765]

Will you guys make one for the Kove 450 Rally?

[@rdalton501]

Another great video! Thank you. Lot's of attention to detail.

[@alejandroesteves8903]

I always hook my clients pump to my Pico Scope, the bushing is critical

[@human1513]

Thank you so helpful.

[@NorthWestEnduro]

Really wish you had a UK distributor. I fit a quantum to my Berg 570 60 hours ago as it's all we have available. The problem with the Bergs is that the exhaust header runs right below the pump area of the tank so increases chance of failure.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Our testing included intentionally elevated fuel temps to account for that variable.

[@NorthWestEnduro]

@@TACOMOTOCO I need a US vacation so I can load my suitcase with goodies.

[@TimoTurner]

My 2023 Husqvarna FE 350 (wheeled out the dealership, brand new in March 2023) on 42 hours suffered fuel pump failure just after meeting up with mates at the start of a trail ride. the fuse had also blown. On strip down of the pump, I noticed the fuel strainer was not on the bottom of the pump. Also the in line filter was not a Mahle KL97 but a black plastic fuel filter PA6GF25. I do not believe the different filter or the missing strainer was the cause of the failure as UK fuel is clean and I always run the KTM fuel sock under the tank filler cap. When 12volt is applied to the failed pump, it just gives an audable click. I intend to cut open the pump to determine why it failed. I rebuilt with the All Balls kit - £65. Unfortunatly Taco Moto parts are not available in the UK as far as I can tell.

[@TimoTurner]

Since replacing the pump, I cut open the defective pump. the only thing I could find wrong with it was there was a tiny bit of plastic in the impeller. The plastic I found in there is just like the plastic the tank is made out of. I believe it is a bit that is cut off when the holes for the filler, and the pump conections. It got into the pump because, as mentioned in my first comment, the strainer filter was not on the pump when manufacted.

[@mikegro8502]

Hey Mike, in another video you said you are going to make a moto myth busters video about the KTM cooling system. will such a video still come?

[@OldManEnduro]

Now make a 1000 hour oil pump for my TPI. 😁

[@johnscribb6731]

Thank goodness for technology. I used to rely on gravity for my fuel and it was so unreliable.

[@123beyond123]

Since the brushes are a wear item and over time fill up the inline filter, why not build your pump with a brushless motor?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Size issues

[@stufrowin]

Looks great. If the pump output is considerably higher (40%) will that stress out the regulator? Or have you seen increased regulator failure?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

No

[@Xfacehack]

Love these videos, however? On bikes like my 300 exc tpi two stroke, would a little oil (like 0.5%-1%) two stroke oil help keep the fuel pump running for longer?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Commercial gasoline already contains pump lubricating additives

[@Papparratzi]

I’m speculating that the pump that went out on Chad Reeds bike is the same as the ones in the new EXE/FEs?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

He’s on the new gen bike w a new gen pump. We’re working on a set up for that new system coming soon

[@nwmotog]

Why do the tops break off? And whats the retail on your pump?

[@LaurenceHoneytoast]

When I go to pick up a 690 Enduro I will be looking for this pump not sure if it will work with that model tho?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Yes this pump will work on that bike

[@brianricoh3242]

1400 hours oem pump motor, hold 50 - 52psi running

[@brianricoh3242]

much of it high rpm, lots of fuel, 67,000 miles

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Impressive 💪🏽

[@paulsladinski1236]

Interesting for sure ..what is cost of taco vs oem on a 2020 ktm 300xc tpi? Think I'm pushing about 260ish hrs on my 2nd oem pump ..so I'll be in the market real soon ..thanks

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Link is in the video notes but here’s the link: tacomoto.co/products/taco-moto-3k-hour-fuel-pump?ToPasteboard

[@ltonkerinstein873]

Mike, any thoughts on the reasonableness, considering cost, time, effort, to build or purchase from Taco Moto, a complete fuel pump assembly so that I could easily switch between my stock tank and monster IMS tank?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

We can do that [e-mail]

[@Crust2013]

BDSB supply are awsome...

[@matt23727]

Make us some Beta parts!!!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

There’s this one so far and more coming soon

[@avmxenduro]

Cyro heat all parts you can thing would last 10000 hr easy

[@ChrisKAloha]

Please hurry up and get your left wing tank pick up pump modification out.

[@MrTurboCowboy]

You can order a ims 4.5gal or 3.5gal to run the older pump that sits in the bottom of the left wing then you don’t have to worry about losing prime like with the taco moto solution. Although for the ims tank and the new pump setup it’s expensive

[@garyparkin712]

Dont Quantum have a life time guarantee ?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Possibly, but after seeing how they’re all built I’m very sure there’s only one of them I’d trust in my bike

[@mattbillenstein]

Nice video - when thinking about failure rates, I like to think about the bathtub curve: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathtub_curve Early failures are often infant mortality, late failures are wearout - and the middle life is the sorta normal failure rate.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Thanks for the insight and agree completely

[@MotoVloggedOUT]

I just bought a 23 FE501S last night. Do you have one video that tells me all the things I should do 😊😂 I want unrestricted power and reliability things 🫣