electric fuel pump
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electric fuel pump
Hello, I have a 1980 F-600 370 ci. I beleive the cam lob for the fuel pump has worn out. I am getting no pumping action even with a new fuel pump. Would an electric fuel pump solve my dilema. What type should I get? How much pressure do I need? Any help would be invited.
Thanks, Jeff Zumbrun
Thanks, Jeff Zumbrun
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Hello, I have a 1980 F-600 370 ci. I beleive the cam lob for the fuel pump has worn out. I am getting no pumping action even with a new fuel pump. Would an electric fuel pump solve my dilema. What type should I get? How much pressure do I need? Any help would be invited.
Thanks, Jeff Zumbrun
Thanks, Jeff Zumbrun
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Not really. But while you're in there you could also get a good look at the timing chain as well. With electric, you may have trouble getting the flow volume dialed in and that could take some time. If you just replace the lobe it's done once it's buttoned up. Nothing to dial in. If memory serves me right, the 370 C. I. engine is from the 385 series and they'll run for many trouble free miles.
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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va
I don't know exactly how the fuel pump cam works in your motor, but I had a 351w one time that someone had installed an electric pump on, apparently for the same reason as you. It turned out that there is a single bolt in the center of the cam that holds the cam gear and fuel pump eccentric on. That bolt had worked loose allowing the eccentric to spin (there is a dowell pin but it slipped over that). It took a couple thousand miles before the bolt came loose enough to let the cam gear come off. I'd definitely reccomend disassembly and inspection.
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Everything will have to come off the front of the engine. That includes water pump, all brackets, and timing cover. You'll have to remove the harmonic balancer to get the timing cover off. You may not need a new eccentric for the fuel pump. As the previous post stated, it may have just came loose from the bolt that holds it in place. But if you do need a new cam eccentric, you should be able to get one from NAPA or a Ford dealer.
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