[808hyperstang]

hey guys..

My fuel pump just freeekin died...I ordered a 255 welbro. This is going to be my first time changing this thing...is it a two man thing or can I handle myself? I told there is a fitting in there....do I need a special tool?

thanks guys!!!

This is for a 1990 vert GT..

 

[michael89254]

I dropped my tank about two weeks ago to replace the rubber gourmet that the filler neck goes through...it's quick and easy....obviously less fuel is best..my tank happen to be full and it sucked.

I had a friend helping me and wouldn't wana try to do it alone!

I watched youtube video on how to do it. There is a electrical wire on the back that you have to disconnect and the fuel lines will be in the video.

This is the video that helped me.
‪Auto Repair: Remove Fuel Gas Tank Ford Mustang Mercury Capri 83-97 Part 1 - 1AAuto.com‬‏ - YouTube

Oh..and soak the bolts that hold the straps up in some lubricant the night before...they are going to be tight..and will still make noise coming out.

 

[magnet18]

Well, the fuel pump is in the gas tank, look in the trunk and there should be a panel you can remove to get access to the tank, then you pull a panel off the tank and it's in there.
Since you don't have to drop the gas tank (you do on a 2001... it sucks) you should be able to get it by yourself, I don't think you need any special tools, but I'm not sure, I've only done this on a 2001, and I hope mine never needs it.

 

[PoorStang845]

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/5-0l-tech/135252-fuel-pump-replacement-diy.html try the search first.

 

[Smurf stang]

That is one great write up and tell you all ^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Blt2Lst]

Since you don't have to drop the gas tank (you do on a 2001... it sucks) )

WRONG :nono:
You do have to drop the tank on fox bodies to change the fuel pump

 

[GeneralGuy]

For what it's worth, I'm pretty low on upper body strength but I managed to replace the tank in my car myself. I just took my time and checked everything every time I moved the tank a bit (let it down with a jack). Also helped that my tank was just about empty when I did it. The pump is easy when you get the tank down.

Keep in mind if your fuel lines are original and you live in a place that gets road salt or a lot of rain, the lines are probably pretty crispy and rusty. Either be very careful, or replace them while your there.

 

[PLAY 5.0]

Hope you don't have a full tank of gas. I did my fuel pump, with the assist of a neighbor and a 12 pak. Take your time.

 

[7-UP BILL]

When removing and reinstalling the pump assembly, it's a good idea to have a brass drift for the locking ring. Sparks in this area are not a good thing. Since the tank will be down, you may want to change all the gaskets and seals.

 

[Happytrack 44]

I made a siphon with an old Honda (86) prelude externally mounted fuel pump, LONG wires, and a small stiff tube that would bypass anti-siphon baffles.
I've changed pumps in 30 gallon Econoline tanks, and you must drain them or be crushed.
I did the one ton van with the wheels on the ground.

 

[808hyperstang]

thanks guys..

I got the new pump in...but yes..now I gotta siphen out some gas, this thing is just a bit more full then I thought...lol!!!

I have a question though...on my Welbro 255, there is an adapter plug that I plug into the new fuel pump. the adapter has open ends and the kit came with two wire connectors. So I plugged the adapter into the new pump and spliced the new connector to the factory wires that were made for the stock pump..

This is my first pump...so my question is...is it okay to have the crimped wires in the fuel tank? Did I do it right?

Like I said...this is my first pump change and having some crimped wires in the fuel tank seem kinda odd..lol!!!

 

[magnet18]

WRONG :nono:
You do have to drop the tank on fox bodies to change the fuel pump

I stand corrected, sorry:ahhhhh