Well the hose was rotten on the fuel pumps. best fuel pump to buy?

[weider1717]

Hose was rotten INTO hence my no fuel problem...

I don't want to do this again for a VERY long time what is the best made fuel pumps there are before I just run up and grab the first thing the local part stores have.

any suggestions here that are better than others are appreciated.

[bhc41051]

I would go to http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/cat...log_search.php find the part number then google the part number to find the best price.

[weider1717]

I can't find a part number on my original fuel pumps theres a couple numbers on the components itself like 8990 etc but no one part number.

[TKCR]

Year, make & model, engine?

[weider1717]

1987 4x4 fuel injected 350 model v10.

Not having a problem finding the pump just thought I would ask is there better options than "aritex" etc that most places carry.

[hatzie]

Walbro was the OEM manfacturer.
The Walbro 190 will likely do a more than adequate job.

[weider1717]

thanks for the info I figured it was a ac deco from the factory. thanks!

[SCOTI]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...8&postcount=17

Hhmm..... seems like I recall someone mentioning something about those hoses

Fuel pump transfer hose (submersible, suitable for ethenal/diesel/gas) 5/16" x1'
Gates p/n H209

Available @ NAPA for sure.

[hatzie]

I would think the new pump would come with the correct submersible hose.
The stuff you are looking for should say it meets SAE 30R10.
NAPA H209 is Gates 27093 1ft 5/16in ID SAE 30R10 ethanol gasoline submersible fuel line.
NAPA Submersible Fuel Hose PDF
Halfway down the O'Rileys product page is the PDF from Gates...
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0887&ppt=C0222

[weider1717]

didn't have any luck finding walbro complete fuel assembly pump ordered both from quanta not sure of the manufacture but quanta has always seemed to carry good stuff.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by hatzie

I would think the new pump would come with the correct submersible hose.
The stuff you are looking for should say it meets SAE 30R10.
NAPA H209 is Gates 27093 1ft 5/16in ID SAE 30R10 ethanol gasoline....

I thought the same thing. But my research indicated the hose would indicate in writng that it was rated for such. Both of the brand new AC Delco pumps I purchased had no writing @ all so I went into preventative mode.

Cheap insurance for the peace of mind knowing what's in place is the spec'd hose.

[weider1717]

Guys I am reading to avoid airtex and spectra fuel pump assemblies and buy ac delco, walbro or Delphi assemblies.

Willing to pay a little more for longer life but not finding a complete assembly for my truck from any of those guys just components, anyone else run into this?

thanks

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by weider1717

Guys I am reading to avoid airtex and spectra fuel pump assemblies and buy ac delco, walbro or Delphi assemblies.

Willing to pay a little more for longer life but not finding a complete assembly for my truck from any of those guys just components, anyone else run into this?

thanks

I bought AC Delco pumps (one for each tank). I wanted new pumps & transfer hoses in since my bed was off & it was the easiest time to access them. One has already failed (zero miles when it failed). It was replaced w/a Delphi pump.

The AC Delco pumps were made in Mexico. Delphi indicated Detroit.....

[hatzie]

You won't get a complete sender and fuel pump ready to drop in.
The pump will probably include hose and spring clamps. It might include a new sock but don't count on it.

Walbro 5CA401. It's not a direct drop in as far as he wiring goes. It crosses to AC Delco 25168719 which is the GM part # for the fuel pump in a 1987 R1500.
In 1987 the Delco pumps were a Walbro part. Walbro is too expensive for them now that Delco is doing the third world outsourcing dance. Delphi may still be Walbro if they're made in the US. If you're looking for drop in and you can get a made in USA part from Delphi I'd go with them.

[weider1717]

Originally Posted by hatzie

You won't get a complete sender and fuel pump ready to drop in.
The pump will probably include hose and spring clamps. It might include a new sock but don't count on it.

Walbro 5CA401. It's not a direct drop in as far as he wiring goes. It crosses to AC Delco 25168719 which is the GM part # for the fuel pump in a 1987 R1500.
In 1987 the Delco pumps were a Walbro part. Walbro is too expensive for them now that Delco is doing the third world outsourcing dance. Delphi may still be Walbro if they're made in the US. If you're looking for drop in and you can get a made in USA part from Delphi I'd go with them.

thank you for the info. Sounds like ac delco isn't a much better option quality than spectra etc.

whats the verdict bottom line here? order the walbro over the spectra? if so what is the other parts I guess the sending unit I will need with the walbro 5CA401? thanks

[weider1717]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I bought AC Delco pumps (one for each tank). I wanted new pumps & transfer hoses in since my bed was off & it was the easiest time to access them. One has already failed (zero miles when it failed). It was replaced w/a Delphi pump.

The AC Delco pumps were made in Mexico. Delphi indicated Detroit.....

Do you have the part number of the delpli componets you used? assuming yours is a FI 87 350.

I am wanting to go Delphi or this walbro to keep from doing this for as long as possible.

[hatzie]

If you're worried about changing the electrical connector.

Solder and "Fuel Resistant Heatshrink"?

About halfway down this page...
http://www.mcmaster.com/#heat-shrink-sleeving/=zxsj83
Try shrinking some of the fuel resistant shrink over a wire with no insulation in the middle and leaving it in a jar of gasoline for a few days. If it is going swell up, get soft, or melt it'll do it in 3 or 4 days.

[weider1717]

I don't mind that I was an instrumentation tech for 9 years but I am not seeing a walbro or delphi sending unit just the pumps?

[SCOTI]

I just replaced the pumps. Didn't feel there was the need on the sending units.

[hatzie]

They aren't an all in one unit like the newer cars and trucks. You get a sender and a fuel pump separately and assemble them as a unit.

If the gauge is working then keep the sender you have. Replacements have a less than stellar reputation. Jumpy gauge needles and such.

Delphi is the easier install. If it's made in Michigan then it's probably a Walbro OEM unit.

[hatzie]

Originally Posted by weider1717

looked close and took the fuel pump off my sending unit I can see "AC" and also number 6441376

I should simply be able to order this and it be a direct fit if I can find 2 that is correct? no splicing etc. needed for my sending unit then?

6441376 shows up on Google as a TBI fuel pump for GM Opel division, FIAT, and Volvo 4 cylinder cars in Europe in the late 80's through mid to late 90's.

The 85-91 GM CK RV Light Truck parts books show the following in section 3.900;

87-89 RV1, 2, 3 (4.3Z, 5.0H, 5.7K, 7.4N) 6472763 N.L. PUMP, FUEL(IN TANK)
87-89 RV1, 2, 3 (03-43) (4.3Z, 5.0H, 5, 7K, 7.4N) AUXTK (NL2) 6472763 N.L. PUMP, FUEL(IN TANK)

According to GM Parts Direct 6472763 is discontinued.