Breadfan
07-03-2013, 07:43 PM
All,
For good measure, and lack of trust in my original fuel pump, I elected to drop in a new Ford stock fuel pump. I got the Ford part cheap, and figure it'd be a pretty easy swap since the tank doesn't have to come out. I followed the basic steps for the GT40 pump install thread found on these forums, but found the wiring to be kind of a pain. Part may have been I decided to do it tonight after a long workday, shoulda had a beer instead. :)
A few ?s
1.) I disconnected the fuel pump power connector that is on top of the large subrame assembly above the rear axle. However, it doesn't appear with everything in place that the connector can pass through between that steel bracketry above the rear axle and the tank and body. Any tricks?
2.) The Fuel level sender snakes around and hooks up above the tank. I can see it from the passenger rear wheel well, but can't really reach my hand in to disconnect it. Any tricks?
3.) Can I leave the wires connected to remove the fuel pump assembly? Right now I can't get enough slack on the fuel sender wire. It appears to have a wire tie/clip about 8 inches up the line from the hat portion, and I couldn't see exactly how it was connected. I didn't want to break it.
So I did disconnect the passenger exhaust hanger, and can get the fuel pump assembly to clear it, just don'th ave enough slack in the wiring to manuever it clear from the tank. (I did disconnect the fuel line though)
Need a few tips on doing this. i'd still ike to swap the pump for a fresh one so I feel more comfortable on future long drives. If I drive it to work, that 55 miles each way and I leave early...don't wanna stop traffic for the wrong reasons, ya know? ;)
Thx!
For good measure, and lack of trust in my original fuel pump, I elected to drop in a new Ford stock fuel pump. I got the Ford part cheap, and figure it'd be a pretty easy swap since the tank doesn't have to come out. I followed the basic steps for the GT40 pump install thread found on these forums, but found the wiring to be kind of a pain. Part may have been I decided to do it tonight after a long workday, shoulda had a beer instead. :)
A few ?s
1.) I disconnected the fuel pump power connector that is on top of the large subrame assembly above the rear axle. However, it doesn't appear with everything in place that the connector can pass through between that steel bracketry above the rear axle and the tank and body. Any tricks?
2.) The Fuel level sender snakes around and hooks up above the tank. I can see it from the passenger rear wheel well, but can't really reach my hand in to disconnect it. Any tricks?
3.) Can I leave the wires connected to remove the fuel pump assembly? Right now I can't get enough slack on the fuel sender wire. It appears to have a wire tie/clip about 8 inches up the line from the hat portion, and I couldn't see exactly how it was connected. I didn't want to break it.
So I did disconnect the passenger exhaust hanger, and can get the fuel pump assembly to clear it, just don'th ave enough slack in the wiring to manuever it clear from the tank. (I did disconnect the fuel line though)
Need a few tips on doing this. i'd still ike to swap the pump for a fresh one so I feel more comfortable on future long drives. If I drive it to work, that 55 miles each way and I leave early...don't wanna stop traffic for the wrong reasons, ya know? ;)
Thx!