Fuel pump

[stans02]

I am going to be removing my fuel pump soon. If you were replacing your pump would you go to ford and buy a ford fuel pump, or go to napa, and probably get one made in China? Thanks for any input you may have. Stan

[lx22f/c]

Aftermarket will be just fine. I have installed them with no problems. I would replace as an assembly verses just the pump. Ethanol plays havoc on the sending units. Good luck and if you have any questions shoot me a pm.
Robert

[stans02]

Originally Posted by lx22f/c

Aftermarket will be just fine. I have installed them with no problems. I would replace as an assembly verses just the pump. Ethanol plays havoc on the sending units. Good luck and if you have any questions shoot me a pm.
Robert

I got your PM. The tank is 2/3 full. I can't get a hose down the filler tube. I have some sort of vent toward the back of the tank. I am going to lower the tank enough to get that vent open. then I can get a hose in the top to remove the gas. I have a heavy duty floor jack under the tank supported by a 2x12 to lower the tank. I can tell there is a lot of weight in the tank. I am going to remove the complete tank. Looks like the only problem is getting the filler hose loose. I am also considering putting a drain valve on the bottom of the tank. It will be high enough as not to be knocked off. Not in a hurry, so I should be ok. Stan

[Seann45]

Go to Summit Racing or Jegs for the pump.. Better quality and better service from them.. (Internet & phone only ordering)

[stans02]

I got my tank out. about half way through the process, I thought at 71, I am too old to be doing this. The most trouble I had was the fittings. I was limited in the space I had to work in. I fought every fitting all the way off. I decided to go with a ford complete unit. I found one in another state for 338.00, 100.00 less than my ford dealer in Ca. Plus no shipping. It should arrive the first of the week. I always like to find out why something failed. What I found after I cut my pump open. There was some white deposit on the pump impeller, causing it not to turn. So what is that about? Stan

[Paulx213]

Amazing how good prices are in the states. I just had the fuel pump changed on my Ford Expedition. Canadian Tire wanted $873 for the part, didn't even bother asking the dealer. Rock Auto had the same part and brand for just over $400.

Ending up getting the warranty to cover it but if I did it myself I would have been taking a trip south of the border to get the part.

[lx22f/c]

Ethanol Ethanol that is slowly killing fuel pumps and engines all over America. Untreated fuel is junk inside of 60 days. Glad you found a fuel pump and got it out.