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In The Ten Ring · 04-20-2015, 06:59 PM

I bought an Airtex mechanical fuel pump at Advanced Auto 2 years ago that I plan to replace my original unit with. *I figure I should replace it to eliminate all flash rusted fuel line parts.

The new pump's intake is at a much different angle than the original and won't line up easily if I make the new fuel line as the old one was. Should I get another unit or just work with how the new one is?

*Also, what is the best way to hold the gasket to the fuel pump when I am installing it?

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04-20-2015, 06:59 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	New fuel pump questions. I bought an Airtex mechanical fuel pump at Advanced Auto 2 years ago that I plan to replace my original unit with. I figure I should replace it to eliminate all flash rusted fuel line parts. The new pump's intake is at a much different angle than the original and won't line up easily if I make the new fuel line as the old one was. Should I get another unit or just work with how the new one is? Also, what is the best way to hold the gasket to the fuel pump when I am installing it? Original: New (Airtex):



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