fuel pump

Mustang Brandon · 01-02-2005, 08:32 PM

my stock fuel pump used to make alot of noise. in october the car would bog and then stall no matter what i did. i coasted into a gas station and put in a bottle of feul injector cleaner and 93 octane gas and it has run fine ever since. until to noght on the expressway it did the same thing but now the fuel pump make very little noise and the car is parked at a gas station for tonight. i think my feul pump is shot. now that it is shot what pump do you people suggest i put in it. also i may put in a regulator and fuel pressure gauge. what brand do you think i should put in or just tell me an entire setup. thanks for the help.

Hammer · 01-02-2005, 08:35 PM

First thing I would do is check your fuel filter and see how nasty it is...
If your pump is dead, pushing fuel through a fouled system could be a reason for it.

If all your mods are in your sig, the 155 liters-per hour should be just fine...

Mustang Brandon · 01-02-2005, 08:41 PM

nothing to the engine but a cold air intake and a new stock waterpump and the exaust thats in my signature. but i do have plans for it down the road when ive got the exterior the way i want it,

Hammer · 01-02-2005, 08:52 PM

Here's a good one that should deliver plenty of fuel up to around 300 hp...
Fuel Pump

Mustang Brandon · 01-02-2005, 09:06 PM

thanks i also looked at the grannetelli and bbk 155's through jegs. is installing one going to be a pain because i have to drop the tank or is there another way.

Hammer · 01-02-2005, 09:12 PM

Yes, you have to drop the tank (as far as I know...)

and yes, it will probably be a pain...

Mustang Brandon · 01-02-2005, 09:20 PM

all right thanks, so what about the regulator and gauge. sorry im asking so much from you but this is my first car so ive had nothing like this happen before.

Ieatcamaros · 01-02-2005, 09:46 PM

Your fuel pump still comes on when you turn on the key? So how much gas is in it now? I'd change the fuel filter first. If that doesn't fix it, I'd check the pressure. If you still think it is the pump, be sure you go to the local dealer and get the filler neck gasket/grommet. It depends on who you talk to as to what it is called. It is like $12 and chances are that yours is close to rotten. You don't want to drop the tank or try and remove the filler neck just to replace this thing. Make sure you get the fuel pump strainer or "sock" to go with your new pump.

Mustang Brandon · 01-02-2005, 09:53 PM

all right thanks the more i think about it the more i want to do to the fuel system i wasnt going to redo the whole system yet but this problem just popped up and i have the money right now for once.

Hammer · 01-02-2005, 09:55 PM

As long as your fuel pressure is between 35-45 psi, your regulator should be OK.

I would have someone check your fuel pressure and fuel flow after your pump and filter are replaced. It will give you a good indication if you have any other fuel delivery issues hanging around...

Also, you might want to verify you have correct electrical power going to the pump... Just a thought.

Mustang Brandon · 01-06-2005, 10:00 PM

its ok now its back out of the shop i just had the stock feul pump put back on also i had a new mass air meter put on

Scrapla · 01-08-2005, 11:03 PM

If you have plans down the road I would go with the 255intank pump or stay with the 155 and when you upgrade your engine just get an inline pump to boost pressure just to be safe fuel wise. Which ever pump you choose just make sure and change the filter and you should be good, as far as a regulator I have the $15 one that screws into the fuel line under the hood and im running at about 35psi but I would of got the one that sticks out from the cowl area if I could do it all over again so I can see the pressure from my drivers seat.

01-02-2005, 08:32 PM	#1
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	fuel pump my stock fuel pump used to make alot of noise. in october the car would bog and then stall no matter what i did. i coasted into a gas station and put in a bottle of feul injector cleaner and 93 octane gas and it has run fine ever since. until to noght on the expressway it did the same thing but now the fuel pump make very little noise and the car is parked at a gas station for tonight. i think my feul pump is shot. now that it is shot what pump do you people suggest i put in it. also i may put in a regulator and fuel pressure gauge. what brand do you think i should put in or just tell me an entire setup. thanks for the help. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

01-02-2005, 08:35 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: fuel pump First thing I would do is check your fuel filter and see how nasty it is... If your pump is dead, pushing fuel through a fouled system could be a reason for it. If all your mods are in your sig, the 155 liters-per hour should be just fine... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

01-02-2005, 08:41 PM	#3
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: fuel pump nothing to the engine but a cold air intake and a new stock waterpump and the exaust thats in my signature. but i do have plans for it down the road when ive got the exterior the way i want it, __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

01-02-2005, 08:52 PM	#4
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: fuel pump Here's a good one that should deliver plenty of fuel up to around 300 hp... Fuel Pump __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

01-02-2005, 09:06 PM	#5
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: fuel pump thanks i also looked at the grannetelli and bbk 155's through jegs. is installing one going to be a pain because i have to drop the tank or is there another way. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

01-02-2005, 09:12 PM	#6
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: fuel pump Yes, you have to drop the tank (as far as I know...) and yes, it will probably be a pain... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

01-02-2005, 09:20 PM	#7
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: fuel pump all right thanks, so what about the regulator and gauge. sorry im asking so much from you but this is my first car so ive had nothing like this happen before. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

01-02-2005, 09:46 PM	#8
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: fuel pump Your fuel pump still comes on when you turn on the key? So how much gas is in it now? I'd change the fuel filter first. If that doesn't fix it, I'd check the pressure. If you still think it is the pump, be sure you go to the local dealer and get the filler neck gasket/grommet. It depends on who you talk to as to what it is called. It is like $12 and chances are that yours is close to rotten. You don't want to drop the tank or try and remove the filler neck just to replace this thing. Make sure you get the fuel pump strainer or "sock" to go with your new pump. __________________ The sig says it all.

01-02-2005, 09:53 PM	#9
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: fuel pump all right thanks the more i think about it the more i want to do to the fuel system i wasnt going to redo the whole system yet but this problem just popped up and i have the money right now for once. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

01-02-2005, 09:55 PM	#10
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: fuel pump As long as your fuel pressure is between 35-45 psi, your regulator should be OK. I would have someone check your fuel pressure and fuel flow after your pump and filter are replaced. It will give you a good indication if you have any other fuel delivery issues hanging around... Also, you might want to verify you have correct electrical power going to the pump... Just a thought. __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

01-06-2005, 10:00 PM	#11
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: fuel pump its ok now its back out of the shop i just had the stock feul pump put back on also i had a new mass air meter put on __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

01-08-2005, 11:03 PM	#12
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Re: fuel pump If you have plans down the road I would go with the 255intank pump or stay with the 155 and when you upgrade your engine just get an inline pump to boost pressure just to be safe fuel wise. Which ever pump you choose just make sure and change the filter and you should be good, as far as a regulator I have the $15 one that screws into the fuel line under the hood and im running at about 35psi but I would of got the one that sticks out from the cowl area if I could do it all over again so I can see the pressure from my drivers seat. __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

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