Fuel pump install.

Lethal5Oh · 07-14-2002, 10:42 PM

Im going to be putting in a new fuel pump as soon as its delivered. My question is is there anything i should look for or do while the tank is down and the pump is out? The current pump changes noise when the lights are on or the brake is pushed so should i check the power to the pump? or is that just another sign the pump is bad. The replacement is a Walbro 110lph, anything i should know about these pumps?

Smokedawg · 07-15-2002, 09:28 AM

It wouldnt hurt to try to keep less than 1/4 of a tank so when you drop it, it wont be so heavy. You might as well change the fuel filter too.

Lethal5Oh · 07-15-2002, 11:10 AM

Ya i know it would be nice to only have a 1/4 tank but i have about 3/4. I thought i was going to be making a long drive so i filled up 4 day ago.

I have a transmission jack that im going to use to drop the tank with. The fuel filter is only a month old. Thanks

Ieatcamaros · 07-15-2002, 04:20 PM

Of course you could siphon the gas out before you drop it. Just have a few 5 gallon cans sitting there handy. One thing that I suggest to watch is those d*mn plastic clips on the end of the fuel lines. Your new pump should come with some new ones, but if it doesn't I would have about three extra ones handy. They break easily. I would also get the strainer (sock) that fits on the bottom of the pump, if you don't get one with your new one. I am not familiar with the brand of pump you have purchased, so I don't know what you will be getting with it.

7-UP BILL · 07-16-2002, 09:32 AM

I would change the gasket where the tank and pump assembly meet. Ford part. Also BEFORE you remove the pump assembly from tank, clean the area around it. All that crap will go in the tank if you don't. Try to siphon all that gas out. 3/4 tank is heavy and the tank configuration doesn't bode well with jacks.

Lethal5Oh · 07-16-2002, 10:21 PM

its down to 1/2 now. Ive got the tank mostly down, just the return line is keeping me from fully removing it. I bought the special tool to remove these duckbill lines. The supply line came off somewhat easy but the return is a major pain in the *****. cant get the tool in to release the clips.

Scrapla · 07-16-2002, 10:35 PM

I just replaced my fuel pump not to long ago and if your gonna do it with that much gas in it make sure you have 3 people the weakest person on the jack and the two strongest holding each side of the dank as you remove and lower it, also comes in handy when putting the tank back, just my 2 cents.

Lethal5Oh · 07-17-2002, 04:02 PM

I got it down bymyself (spilled atleast a gallon on the floor) But i got my brother to help get it back up. Its all done now. Thanks for all the replys.

07-14-2002, 10:42 PM	#1
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Fuel pump install. Im going to be putting in a new fuel pump as soon as its delivered. My question is is there anything i should look for or do while the tank is down and the pump is out? The current pump changes noise when the lights are on or the brake is pushed so should i check the power to the pump? or is that just another sign the pump is bad. The replacement is a Walbro 110lph, anything i should know about these pumps? __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes Last edited by Lethal5Oh; 07-14-2002 at 10:48 PM..

07-15-2002, 09:28 AM	#2
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	It wouldnt hurt to try to keep less than 1/4 of a tank so when you drop it, it wont be so heavy. You might as well change the fuel filter too. __________________ 1990 Mustang GT- 347 Stroker-Tremec 3550-Compucar Nitrous, AFR, Systemax Intake, AFM, 30lbers, 70MM TB, 76mm MAF, full suspension and lots more 1995 Chevy S-10 406 SBC, Dual tunnel ram, Dart heads, Nitrous, full tub, 4-link, adjustable drag shocks, coil-overs, 9in rearend, 4.56 gears...etc

07-15-2002, 11:10 AM	#3
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Ya i know it would be nice to only have a 1/4 tank but i have about 3/4. I thought i was going to be making a long drive so i filled up 4 day ago. I have a transmission jack that im going to use to drop the tank with. The fuel filter is only a month old. Thanks __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

07-15-2002, 04:20 PM	#4
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Of course you could siphon the gas out before you drop it. Just have a few 5 gallon cans sitting there handy. One thing that I suggest to watch is those d*mn plastic clips on the end of the fuel lines. Your new pump should come with some new ones, but if it doesn't I would have about three extra ones handy. They break easily. I would also get the strainer (sock) that fits on the bottom of the pump, if you don't get one with your new one. I am not familiar with the brand of pump you have purchased, so I don't know what you will be getting with it. __________________ The sig says it all.

07-16-2002, 09:32 AM	#5
7-UP BILL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Burlington, NJ USA Posts: 21	I would change the gasket where the tank and pump assembly meet. Ford part. Also BEFORE you remove the pump assembly from tank, clean the area around it. All that crap will go in the tank if you don't. Try to siphon all that gas out. 3/4 tank is heavy and the tank configuration doesn't bode well with jacks. __________________ 1990 7-UP Mustang S-Trim,Edelbrock,GT-40, Isky roller cam,Tremec,Torsen diff 31 splines,4 wheel disc and a whole bunch more...

07-16-2002, 10:21 PM	#6
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	its down to 1/2 now. Ive got the tank mostly down, just the return line is keeping me from fully removing it. I bought the special tool to remove these duckbill lines. The supply line came off somewhat easy but the return is a major pain in the *****. cant get the tool in to release the clips. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

07-16-2002, 10:35 PM	#7
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	I just replaced my fuel pump not to long ago and if your gonna do it with that much gas in it make sure you have 3 people the weakest person on the jack and the two strongest holding each side of the dank as you remove and lower it, also comes in handy when putting the tank back, just my 2 cents.

07-17-2002, 04:02 PM	#8
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	I got it down bymyself (spilled atleast a gallon on the floor) But i got my brother to help get it back up. Its all done now. Thanks for all the replys. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

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