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Old 02-10-2015, 06:13 PM   #1
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1987 fuel tank(s) ??

Puting 5.3 into 1987 C10 with dual tanks. My question is this, the original 1987 pcm should still control the tank selector valve and the fuel pumps coming on in the tanks. If so, the fuel pump wire on the ls harness will go where?
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Old 02-12-2015, 12:08 AM   #2
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Re: 1987 fuel tank(s) ??

Its all controlled by the switch. One side, (gray ) controls the pump and valve and Tan controls the meters. The 87 pcm went to the relay. relay to pump side of switch. I had to add an additional relay to isolate the switch because the Walbro pumps cooked the switch. The colors may be different its been a while since I looked at those wires. 20k miles and counting on my 87 GMC with a 5.3. Jay
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Old 11-02-2016, 07:58 PM   #3
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Re: 1987 fuel tank(s) ??

I Just Got An 87 Chevy With Fac. Duel Tanks In It One On The Right & one on The Left Side
The One On The Right Works Great The One On The Left Don't Do Nothing When I Flip The Switch And The B ECM Fuse Is Good
Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated Thank You
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Old 11-04-2016, 02:29 PM   #4
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Re: 1987 fuel tank(s) ??

Harley03joe, assuming that you don't have an electrical problem, it may be that the short 2 inch long hose connecting the sending unit and the fuel pump has turned to mush. I replaced mine 4 yrs ago and just had to replace both sides again. That 10% ethanol gas is torture on fuel lines. Now "submersible fuel injection hose" is available. For 1 foot the price is $29.99. I have a 87 with dual tanks that I changed to an 04 5.3LS four yrs ago and at that time changed fuel pumps to the Walbro. The bed of my truck has been off so many times, I used wing nuts the last time to secure it.
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Old 11-06-2016, 07:33 PM   #5
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Harley03joe, assuming that you don't have an electrical problem, it may be that the short 2 inch long hose connecting the sending unit and the fuel pump has turned to mush. I replaced mine 4 yrs ago and just had to replace both sides again. That 10% ethanol gas is torture on fuel lines. Now "submersible fuel injection hose" is available. For 1 foot the price is $29.99. I have a 87 with dual tanks that I changed to an 04 5.3LS four yrs ago and at that time changed fuel pumps to the Walbro. The bed of my truck has been off so many times, I used wing nuts the last time to secure it.
Well I Want To Thank You For The Info , I'LL Look In To The Hoses
Now For Ethanol I Use K 100 By Kinetic Fuel Technology,Inc You Can Buy It On E-bay About $20.00 For 32 Fl Oz Treats 64 Gal
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Thanks Again For Your Info
Question Do You Have Any Pictures Of The Hose Or The Connector
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Old 11-07-2016, 02:34 PM   #6
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Re: 1987 fuel tank(s) ??

Can the factory selector valve handle 58 psi? Factory tbi fuel pressure is like 14-15psi..
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Can the factory selector valve handle 58 psi? Factory tbi fuel pressure is like 14-15psi..
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My 87 valve has for 30k miles. The specs say the valve will handle 65 psi. Jay
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Old 11-12-2016, 03:45 AM   #8
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Harley03joe, assuming that you don't have an electrical problem, it may be that the short 2 inch long hose connecting the sending unit and the fuel pump has turned to mush. I replaced mine 4 yrs ago and just had to replace both sides again. That 10% ethanol gas is torture on fuel lines. Now "submersible fuel injection hose" is available. For 1 foot the price is $29.99. I have a 87 with dual tanks that I changed to an 04 5.3LS four yrs ago and at that time changed fuel pumps to the Walbro. The bed of my truck has been off so many times, I used wing nuts the last time to secure it.
Well WhiteLightning
I Replaced The Dash Switch No Go >>Next I'm Going To Look At That Short Hose, And Replace Both Fuel Filters & If So Replace The Selector Valve Under The Truck What Is The Best Brand A/C Or Pollak Or Standard ?????
6 Port Any Part # Would Help Me Out The Truck Has 2 Factory Fuel Tanks
Its An 87 R 10 SHORT BED , I Just Love This Truck, Its Clean Clean Clean
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