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my1st69 · 12-09-2010, 02:38 PM

I have a 1978 ford e-350 motorhome OG some would say, i say GHETTO. anyways. she needs a fuel pump but its a real pain can i go mechanical low pressure, somthing like that autozone or checker special.

raycow · 12-11-2010, 05:43 AM

I don't understand the question. Doesn't the Ford have a mechanical pump now? Or did Ford already have EFI in 78?

Ray

my1st69 · 12-11-2010, 03:11 PM

ok the ford does have a mechanical fuel pump now and it is not working. and it is in a spot where i would have to pull out quite a bit of **** just to replace the pump. question was i would it be ok and work if i put in a aftermarket electric (like one from the zone)

*stich626* · 12-11-2010, 03:51 PM

you'd have to rerun lines, it be cheaper and easier to replace with same

cparman · 12-11-2010, 07:27 PM

STRICH is correct! hunker down and put back what you have. The F(*& engineers knew what they were doing

swamp rat · 12-11-2010, 09:10 PM

>>>GHETTO<<<

Ok someone want to enlighten me on the acronym please? The only one i can find is "Get Higher Education To Teach Others" Am i correct?

Allensracing · 12-11-2010, 09:15 PM

ghetto is the city version of "just grab some bailing wire"

swamp rat · 12-12-2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allensracing

ghetto is the city version of "just grab some bailing wire"

That would sure explain why i never heard of it.... I'm a country boy transplant to a metropolis.. LOL!

my1st69 · 12-14-2010, 09:22 AM

LOL... Great I will grab a fresh roll of duct tape and grap a new mech-fuel pump n slap yer N

Allensracing · 12-14-2010, 01:07 PM

duct tape gets sticky and may unravel when used to hold in mechanical fuel pumps. I suggest a coat hangar reinforcement.

my1st69 · 12-14-2010, 01:09 PM

ok hanger is rapped and twisted to tourque specs then bonded with JBWeld
Any other insights would be appreciated

Allensracing · 12-14-2010, 01:13 PM

you can afford jb weld ?!?!?
I am jealous

12-09-2010, 02:38 PM	#1
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical I have a 1978 ford e-350 motorhome OG some would say, i say GHETTO. anyways. she needs a fuel pump but its a real pain can i go mechanical low pressure, somthing like that autozone or checker special. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson

12-11-2010, 05:43 AM	#2
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical I don't understand the question. Doesn't the Ford have a mechanical pump now? Or did Ford already have EFI in 78? Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

12-11-2010, 03:11 PM	#3
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical ok the ford does have a mechanical fuel pump now and it is not working. and it is in a spot where i would have to pull out quite a bit of **** just to replace the pump. question was i would it be ok and work if i put in a aftermarket electric (like one from the zone) __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson

12-11-2010, 03:51 PM	#4
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical you'd have to rerun lines, it be cheaper and easier to replace with same

12-11-2010, 07:27 PM	#5
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical STRICH is correct! hunker down and put back what you have. The F(*& engineers knew what they were doing

12-11-2010, 09:10 PM	#6
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical >>>GHETTO<<< Ok someone want to enlighten me on the acronym please? The only one i can find is "Get Higher Education To Teach Others" Am i correct? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-11-2010, 09:15 PM	#7
Allensracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paradise, ca Posts: 295	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical ghetto is the city version of "just grab some bailing wire" __________________

12-14-2010, 09:22 AM	#9
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical LOL... Great I will grab a fresh roll of duct tape and grap a new mech-fuel pump n slap yer N __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson

12-14-2010, 01:07 PM	#10
Allensracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paradise, ca Posts: 295	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical duct tape gets sticky and may unravel when used to hold in mechanical fuel pumps. I suggest a coat hangar reinforcement. __________________

12-14-2010, 01:09 PM	#11
my1st69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinners Paradise, NV Posts: 186	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical ok hanger is rapped and twisted to tourque specs then bonded with JBWeld Any other insights would be appreciated __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by my1st69; 12-14-2010 at 02:12 PM. Reason: HIGH

12-14-2010, 01:13 PM	#12
Allensracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paradise, ca Posts: 295	Re: fuel pump pounds/ can i go mechanical you can afford jb weld ?!?!? I am jealous __________________

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