Fuel system conversion
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Fuel system conversion
Need some help!!! I have a 96 7.3 and I did a fuel system conversion on it last week. Removed the mechanical fuel pump and fuel bowl. Changed over to a aeromotive fuel pump and regulator with a filter before and after the pump. I got it all hooked up and had it running, I drove roughly 25 to 30 miles on it the other day and the next morning tried to drive it and it continues to stall out? Pump still runs, no leaks, and there's a full tank of fuel. Does anyone have any ideas on what could be causing this or what the problem is? Any help is appreciated!!! Thanks!!
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I had one hooked up to the regulator but it was only reading around 40 to 43 psi. Even when I adjusted the regulator. I believe the gauge wasnt reading right. Getting another tomorrow to see what it reads.
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Inlet and outlet is correct on the pump, as far as the supply line and return line I am 99% sure it is correct but I will check today. And it is the aeromotive a1000. Would making the pickup tube in the tank bigger make a difference?
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A1000 needs to literally be as close to tank as possible and gravity fed.usually by a sump.the problem is with two tanks the switcher is much too small and so far from the tanks. Just get a gsl392 and go on . I hate to say that because I have had a1000 s in the past.its a great pump but unless used correctly it is a lot of money for a burned up pump.
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I am only running on the front tank. The rear tank wasn't in the truck when I bought it. I'm just not understanding why it ran great one day and the next it doesn't even stay running? Would it be possible to run a small pump before the a1000 to help feed it? I am not sure if I can return the a1000 being that I've used it. So I don't wanna be out that money I spent on it for nothing.
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OK,one tank.that's good. Look on strictly diesel .they have an add in sump I believe.plumb with NO switcher from sump to pump with -8 or -10 hopefully.as close as feasible.
I am not sure of the sump connection size. Do you have a prepump filter? Riffraff or aeromotive have canister type cleanable filter that will have diameter large enough and match easily fitting wise.
In the end that MIGHT help it. The pump however may be hurt. It has to be plumbed correctly or the pump. won't live.
My last a1000 based system was -10 prepump,-8from pump to engine and -6 return just for example. I had welded a large CE sump under the tank at the rear with 3" hole saw holes to swiss cheese above the sump. Fuel was NOT a concern. That is the was to operate a a1000 on the street.I never had any issues other than traction :-)
I am not sure of the sump connection size. Do you have a prepump filter? Riffraff or aeromotive have canister type cleanable filter that will have diameter large enough and match easily fitting wise.
In the end that MIGHT help it. The pump however may be hurt. It has to be plumbed correctly or the pump. won't live.
My last a1000 based system was -10 prepump,-8from pump to engine and -6 return just for example. I had welded a large CE sump under the tank at the rear with 3" hole saw holes to swiss cheese above the sump. Fuel was NOT a concern. That is the was to operate a a1000 on the street.I never had any issues other than traction :-)
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