Fuel pump options

[cdowns]

mechanical fuel pump are about the most reliable thing in the wholedamn truck

check the fuel lines in the gas tank for blockage at the sock on the sender unit

[barmanvarn]

Originally Posted by cdowns

mechanical fuel pump are about the most reliable thing in the wholedamn truck

check the fuel lines in the gas tank for blockage at the sock on the sender unit

I've known from day 1 that the stock tank is toast so I'm just been using a portable gas can with new line ran to the hard line that runs along the frame.

I did verify my new hose has no blockages as well as the line from the pump to the carb. All clear.

[hugger6933]

Sounds like a bad pump the 8 cyl trucks do have a pushrod the 6 cyl do not. It is very possible that the new pump is toast specialty if it is/was a cheaper parts store type pump. You can put in an electric pump but then you'll need a regulator and have to listen to the thing rattle and make all the noise it does.

[barmanvarn]

Originally Posted by hugger6933

Sounds like a bad pump the 8 cyl trucks do have a pushrod the 6 cyl do not. It is very possible that the new pump is toast specialty if it is/was a cheaper parts store type pump. You can put in an electric pump but then you'll need a regulator and have to listen to the thing rattle and make all the noise it does.

Can't recall the make of pump. Picked it up at O'Reilly's. Should I buy somewhere else? Get a specific brand?

Also, nothing special to do when installing it right? Just take the old one off and bolt the new one on.

Finally, if I wanted to run a quick test once I install yet another pump, just I be able to feel some suction if I put my finger over the inlet port?

Sorry for all of the questions, just don't want to miss anything or make an incorrect assumption on something.

thanks

[mike16]

Originally Posted by hugger6933

Sounds like a bad pump the 8 cyl trucks do have a pushrod the 6 cyl do not. It is very possible that the new pump is toast specialty if it is/was a cheaper parts store type pump. You can put in an electric pump but then you'll need a regulator and have to listen to the thing rattle and make all the noise it does.

x2

I've had cheapo mechanical pumps fail pretty rapidly in succession.

went out and paid double for one and it has worked for over 4 or so years without failure.

Make sure your tank is not supplying dirty fuel. no pump can be expected to handle that for very long

[barmanvarn]

Originally Posted by mike16

x2

I've had cheapo mechanical pumps fail pretty rapidly in succession.

went out and paid double for one and it has worked for over 4 or so years without failure.

Make sure your tank is not supplying dirty fuel. no pump can be expected to handle that for very long

Any suggestions on a good pump?

Fuel is fine. As I mentioned earlier, I'm using a portable tank w/ fresh gas, with a new line running from it to the pump.