OEM replacement fuel pump options
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
Ford claims 32 PSI for an engine under load is the absolute minimum. We usually say 40 PSI to allow for a margin of error for the gauge, sensor and a bit of time for the owner to resolve the issue before damaging their injectors.
My 265,000 mile OEM pump holds steady at 60 - 65 PSI measured post filter from the bowl. When it dips down to ~55 PSI in a high fuel demand situation, I replace the filter and buy another to put on the shelf and wait. I "think" Ford says every 15,000 miles for a fuel filter change, but I go by the gauge which is ISSPRO EV2 that I bought from Riffraff many years ago.
Stick with the Bosch pump, it is rock solid and will last a long time. Similar to what was said above, but a bit of a twist... Don't fix it until it is broke...
My 265,000 mile OEM pump holds steady at 60 - 65 PSI measured post filter from the bowl. When it dips down to ~55 PSI in a high fuel demand situation, I replace the filter and buy another to put on the shelf and wait. I "think" Ford says every 15,000 miles for a fuel filter change, but I go by the gauge which is ISSPRO EV2 that I bought from Riffraff many years ago.
Stick with the Bosch pump, it is rock solid and will last a long time. Similar to what was said above, but a bit of a twist... Don't fix it until it is broke...
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Aroostook County, Maine
I travel all over, so I am always checking craigslist for my truck. One of my best scores overall was an OEM Ford (labeled anyway) fuel pump. The guy selling it just bought an brand new truck because his wife just won a lottery, so he ewas getting rid of stuff. It was short money. Fast forward a couple of years and my fuel pump headed south suddenly. I reached behind the seat and within 20 min I was back on the road. Cannot go wrong with a spare.
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Once I priced out the digital in cab fuel gauge I wanted it was time to order up a Bosch unit and replace. Immediately noticed a performance increase. Eventually I'll get a gauge however you can rig one up to the fuel bowl drain tube in a pinch.
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