Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: pro-five-oh on November 11, 2010, 10:59:07 AM
Post by: pro-five-oh on November 11, 2010, 10:59:07 AM
The fuel pump died in my 1988 Cougar, and I have this Walbro 255lph unit lying around. I have never touched fuel pumps before and am wondering if I can fix this, or if it's gotta be trashed.
Advice?
Advice?
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: hypostang on November 11, 2010, 11:03:31 AM
Post by: hypostang on November 11, 2010, 11:03:31 AM
Looks like dumpster fodder to me ..sorry
I suppose some epoxy or something might work but I would be afraid of a future failure
I suppose some epoxy or something might work but I would be afraid of a future failure
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 11, 2010, 11:30:53 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 11, 2010, 11:30:53 AM
Dump it and get a new pump.
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: vinnietbird on November 11, 2010, 11:31:07 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on November 11, 2010, 11:31:07 AM
Quote from: hypostang;341297
Looks like dumpster fodder to me ..sorry
I suppose some epoxy or something might work but I would be afraid of a future failure
Same here.I've seen epoxy you can get that's supposed to be able to handle fuels,but,that's a big chance to take and then have the piece fall off again when it's the worst possible time,especially with winter coming.If you are on a really strict budget,I've seen some 255 pumps on Ebay for about $50.00 shipped.Yes,they are made in China. But,they have a warranty,and the two local friends I have that bought them have had zero issues with them.
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: vinnietbird on November 11, 2010, 11:34:02 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on November 11, 2010, 11:34:02 AM
double post.
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: Loaded87IROC on November 11, 2010, 12:47:48 PM
Post by: Loaded87IROC on November 11, 2010, 12:47:48 PM
I have the ebay 255 in my Cougar. No problems so far.
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: pro-five-oh on November 12, 2010, 10:07:53 AM
Post by: pro-five-oh on November 12, 2010, 10:07:53 AM
Thanks guys, I was pretty sure I had to dump it but I am so mad that I broke it...it sat 10 years waiting for the stock (60lph) pump to fail under the load of a 5.0HO and the Father time!
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: Aerocoupe on November 15, 2010, 10:58:34 AM
Post by: Aerocoupe on November 15, 2010, 10:58:34 AM
I know money is always a concern but I am not big on Chinese made parts especially when I have to drop a tank to replace it. My Walbro 255 has been in the Coupe for over 8 years and still good to go. A 255 is usually about $100 and a 155 is usually around $75.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-Fuel-Pumps-And-Regulators
Darren
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-Fuel-Pumps-And-Regulators
Darren
Title: Use or Trash this fuel pump ???
Post by: Haystack on November 15, 2010, 09:56:43 PM
Post by: Haystack on November 15, 2010, 09:56:43 PM
Walbro if i remember correctly, is made by bosch, as are most drop in replacements. Everyone else just ups the price after putting their name on it.