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Fuel pump install.

does anyone have any tips or tricks that might be needed while I am changing fuel pumps?  I've done electric pumps before but never on a ford.  Thanks.

Fuel pump install.

Reply #1 –
well let's start with the obvious.. the emptier the gas tank.. the better..

Fuel pump install.

Reply #2 –
Yeah, Mine died on me when I was pulling into a gas station.  I thought that I had just ran out of gas, WRONG!!!  It sucked.

Fuel pump install.

Reply #3 –
lol I know to have it empty.  I'm trying to run it as low as I can but is there anything that I need to know about dropping the tank and disconnecting the fuel lines?

Fuel pump install.

Reply #4 –
um, use a lot of lubercant, if your bolts are rusty.  Make sure that when you change the fuel pump, that you don't break any of the ends on the fuel lines.  Fuel will run out of the end that goes to the engine (quite a bit actually), so grab a pan for it.  When you put it back together, use some electrical greese in the connector, and have the filter on the end of the pump.  Also, you might want to change the fuel filter.

Fuel pump install.

Reply #5 –
Have a buddy on hand.
It's Gumby's fault.

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Reply #7 –
vacuum the top before you take the ring off to get the pump out. Lots of  can fall in the tank. When you lower the tank, don't forget the little bolt next the fill tube...
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Reply #8 –
Oh yeah, a motorcycle jack works wonders too!

Fuel pump install.

Reply #9 –
a jack is a must under the tank, and like bob said, there is a bolt that retains the fuel fill tube, undo that also and kinda pull / wiggle it out so it dosnt tear the rubber seal inside your trunk, then undo the tank straps and let it rest on the raised jack. then slowly lower the jack making sure it dosnt slip off letting it rest on some jack stands, or stacked wood or bricks (just to have enough room to get under there and leave slack in the pump/sender wires and fuel lines.) keep an eye on the fuel lines, and fuel pump/sending unit wires on top you dont want to stretch or pull them to hard. make sure you have plenty of lube too, because the retainer ring for the pump / sender is always rusted to hell, along with the strap bolts. i used a bras punch / hammer to beat the ring untill it spun off, but a  old screw driver works good to lol.

Fuel pump install.

Reply #10 –
tank is on the ground.  were there any changes between 87 and 88 as far as the tank and senders?  if anyone remembers my car is an 87 and an 88  back half being an 87 and front an 88 dont ask :shoothead:

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Reply #11 –
No difference in the two years. Amazing what difference a new pump will make.
When I had ro replace the one in my truck, it was like a new engine, it had that much more power.
Surprised hell outta me :beatyoass:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Fuel pump install.

Reply #12 –
Is this a High pressure Pump 40 Psi. or is another pump somewhere..? Oh well won't fit my Bronco II tank it is deeper and the Gauge is attached.. But it will run the 302 motor.

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Reply #13 –
heh, I never let you guys know that I got it back together and its running.  but its still not running right.  I think there is something plugged in the lers maybe carbon bridged.  might try some degreaser and alot of water and see what happens.
 

Fuel pump install.

Reply #14 –
Disconnect your exhaust prior to the lers and go for a drive. If power returns you'll know that it's exhaust related.
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