My manual said it was #40. It didn't look blown but I changed it anyway. Still no help. Anyone know what tools I will need? It looks like small sockets and a fuel line removal tool.

 

let me crawl under my truck and look, ill let you know in a few minutes..

Is there any way you can get a hold of atleast a test light?

 

thats it, fuel line removal tool for the quick connects and three bolts to remove the bracket....

 

Ideally 7mm short socket, 1/4 inch drive. 13mm deep socket, whatever ratchet, 9mm nut driver or wrench. Fuel line disco tool. If you dont have or cant get a disco tool, you can use small hose like for windshield washer fluid, cut it in half, open it up and slid it into the connector, and use a small bent flat head to push the last tab. There is one 7mm bolt that clamps the pump in place, and 3 13mm nuts that hold the bracket in place, on the outside of the frame is were they are located. 9mm is for the electrical connections, which the one side will have to be done once the pump is loose. Also, pull the fuse for the fuel pump before you start, just in case.

 

A couple last things, if you can get a hold of a light, have someone turn on the key, and check to be certain theres power at the fuel pump. Also, no offense, but whats your fuel gauge say?

 

Have you confirmed that you're getting fuel? If you open the yellow drain lever on the fuel bowl, and turn the key to RUN without cranking, the fuel should pump out in a steady stream for a while (until the fuel pump shuts off).

 

Yes I can get a test light, but it's pouring down rain right now. At least I was able to coast to an exit with a gas station that sells beer and had a hotel across the street.

What kind of town doesn't have an auto parts store but has a hotel? I guess I should count my blessings.

I've got a set of 3/8 and 1/2" drive sockets but no 1/4" drive. From what I can see that looks like it will work. I've got a really nice fuel line disconnect tool at home in the barn I used on my wife's F150. I guess I should start carrying that in the toolbox. I'll see if the mechanic will get one of those when he picks up the fuel pump.

The change out doesn't look hard at all. What am I missing, or what will I break when I try and do this?

 

Yea he said the fuel bowl will not refill.

7mm, 9mm, and 13mm, make sure you have those!

 

If life were only that easy. Fuel gauge reads just under full. Trip meter says 82 miles since I filled up today on my way here.

 

Haha just wanted to check buddy, sometimes it IS the simple things, good luck with your truck. Keep us posted

 

I just changed my fuel pump a couple of weeks ago. The new pump comes with a new nipple on the output side, so no disconnect tool is needed. The input side has a screw type of clamp on it also. It also comes with a complete brace that bolts onto the frame. thus, you don't have to remove it from the brace. the electrical connection is a plug type. I'm sorry you are stuck out there with out a good set of tools, or stuck at all for that matter. Best of luck getting it running again

 

Thanks, I missed that part.

 

Hey, have someone turn the key and beat on that pump with something. Stupid failing electrical motors will sometimes start then. Just brushes armiture etc. Of course it will fail again quickly but at least you know the pump is the culprit. How many miles on the truck?

 

Do you have a chip or tuner? That GP comment gives me some concern. At any rate, if the bowl will not refill, the pump is not pumping whether by fuse, wiring, or old pump that is failing. You could also have an obstruction in the tank or feed line to the pump, however if you do not hear the pump running or trying to run, then it is the first place to look.

 

I've only got 225,000 on the odometer and never been stranded before. We had a friend come and pick up the wife and kid so I'm here by myself with no one to turn the key while I beat on it.

I may beat on it anyway just to make me feel better.