Fuel pump question....
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Fuel pump question....
It looks like after spending over 3k in the past few weeks on my fuel system my fuel pump has now gone out too. When I replaced every other part of the fuel system I tried to replace the pump with a parts store pump, but the threads were different. I cant get the fuel line fitting off on the out side of the pump so I have to unscrew the fitting from the pump and screw it onto the new pump. Therefore the threads have to match. If I get one from the stealership am I guaranteed that the threads will be the same? Also, how much can I expect to pay from the stealership? Thanks.
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Don't bother with the stock pump or the fuel pumps from the parts stores. Get a Walbro 392 pump and be done with it. If you have already done the pre-pump mods, then this is a direct bolt on.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...fuel-pump.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...fuel-pump.html
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yeah, but one of the three little metal tabs that the tool is suppose to release is bent, so its not coming out. I tired for about a half hour before I gave up.
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Don't bother with the stock pump or the fuel pumps from the parts stores. Get a Walbro 392 pump and be done with it. If you have already done the pre-pump mods, then this is a direct bolt on.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...fuel-pump.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...fuel-pump.html
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From: Parker, CO
Is that pump still holding up for you?? I'm wanting to upgrade mine as well. The van turbo is about to be in and I want as much fuel as I can get to the heads. You guys thought about going with bigger fuel line and all that to the filter? Or is it just not worth it? I'm thinking it might be better to go bigger on the pickup side, but I'm just brainstorming. I guess the question really is if it's necessary on say, 160cc SS injectors.
As for the fuel lines, don't bother with just 160cc injectors. The feed lines going into the head are much much smaller, and you'll still get plenty of fuel.
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I just got off the phone with the dealer and they want 400 for the stock pump. Im not going to pay that..... Anyone know if any of the parts stores can get walbro or if Id have any hope of finding one locally? Any other brands work?
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From: Parker, CO
The thing about the Walbro is it's just a little more than $100, and it's stronger than the stock fuel pump. It's really hard to beat that kind of deal.
I tried searching to see if there was a dealer in your area that sells Walbro pumps, but I couldn't find any. Not sure who in your area would carry that.
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The pressure is controlled by the regulator, not by the pump. So you aren't really changing anything by putting in a more powerful pump. A stronger pump is capable of handling heavier duty cycles better than a marginal pump will.
The thing about the Walbro is it's just a little more than $100, and it's stronger than the stock fuel pump. It's really hard to beat that kind of deal.
I tried searching to see if there was a dealer in your area that sells Walbro pumps, but I couldn't find any. Not sure who in your area would carry that.
The thing about the Walbro is it's just a little more than $100, and it's stronger than the stock fuel pump. It's really hard to beat that kind of deal.
I tried searching to see if there was a dealer in your area that sells Walbro pumps, but I couldn't find any. Not sure who in your area would carry that.
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That's still a better deal than $400 from the dealer. Good luck.
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The pressure is controlled by the regulator, not by the pump. So you aren't really changing anything by putting in a more powerful pump. A stronger pump is capable of handling heavier duty cycles better than a marginal pump will.
The thing about the Walbro is it's just a little more than $100, and it's stronger than the stock fuel pump. It's really hard to beat that kind of deal.
I tried searching to see if there was a dealer in your area that sells Walbro pumps, but I couldn't find any. Not sure who in your area would carry that.
The thing about the Walbro is it's just a little more than $100, and it's stronger than the stock fuel pump. It's really hard to beat that kind of deal.
I tried searching to see if there was a dealer in your area that sells Walbro pumps, but I couldn't find any. Not sure who in your area would carry that.
I understand this, but I still have the stock FPR and I was worried about it being too much pressure for the regulator....
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From: Parker, CO
Nope, the stock regulator can handle it. What happens over time is the spring inside can get weak, and actually lower the pressure, instead of raising it. But this happens on a bone stock system, so adding an aftermarket pump won't change anything.
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I had the same concern. the stock FPR will open farther to bypass more fuel but is well within its operating range for a 255lph pump. the walbro pump by itself did not raise pressure at all.