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VenturaRichard
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 Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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| The brass inlet fitting that screws into the pump will not work with any female quick connect 5/16" hose fitting that I can find. I contacted the seller but they are no help. |
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VenturaRichard
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Joined: March 12, 2023
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| Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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| Sodo wrote: |
| Donnie strickland wrote: |
This is what I used, except it was brass; it came with the pump:
I cut off the tip, so that the ring was left at the very tip of the barb. Been on there two years this November, with no problems. |
FYI.... this Bundy connector ($6.99)
......clips onto that brass fitting that you cut. Just FYI.
Fuel Line Quick Connector Ford 5/16" Barb to 5/16" Bundy Female
by Dynapex
Link: http://a.co/d/bTmGS2Y |
Sodo, Did the pump inlet fitting click into this Bundy connector like they were meant to? Is it still working without leaks?
Thanks, Ventura Richard |
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VenturaRichard
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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Success. I installed a replacement fuel pump in my '71 FI T3 Automatic! It took 10 cycles of the on switch to get pressure to build to 5 psi in the drained lines. That was enough pressure to get it to start. No leaks and it holds 26psi, right where I had it set before. I had to modify a quick connect nylon clip to get the inlet fitting to push in far enough so it would click and hold. I am so happy and feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Thanks all you "blankity blank" Samba participants.
Ventura Richard |
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Bobnotch
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Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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| VenturaRichard wrote: |
Success. I installed a replacement fuel pump in my '71 FI T3 Automatic! It took 10 cycles of the on switch to get pressure to build to 5 psi in the drained lines. That was enough pressure to get it to start. No leaks and it holds 26psi, right where I had it set before. I had to modify a quick connect nylon clip to get the inlet fitting to push in far enough so it would click and hold. I am so happy and feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Thanks all you "blankity blank" Samba participants.
Ventura Richard |
Now you might want to reset the fuel pressure regulator and bump the pressure up to 28-30 psi, as that's where it should be set. The 26 psi will cause the engine to run rich.
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VenturaRichard
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| Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:48 am Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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| Thanks, I'll reset it to 29 psi. |
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highwheelerboy22
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Location: Rockford TN
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| Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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| What are the current recommendations for pumps? I’m in the same boat with an original and need to replace it but I haven’t seen any Airtex e2000’s in a bit. I’m in Knoxville, TN |
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FastyOrange
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Location: Greenville, SC
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| Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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I'm using the Carquest E319609 (Airtex E2000 equivalent) sold at advance auto parts. It sells for about $50, but you can order online for in store pick-up and apply promo codes for a better price. That pump has been installed in my car for about 2yrs now and is doing great.
Jon
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Tram
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Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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These are an excellent substitute for both D-Jet and MFI pumps. Some plumbing wizardry is required:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204321862654
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Blankity blankin' fuel pump. |
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| highwheelerboy22 wrote: |
| What are the current recommendations for pumps? I’m in the same boat with an original and need to replace it but I haven’t seen any Airtex e2000’s in a bit. I’m in Knoxville, TN |
The Airtex pump is usually sold at Autozone for an 86 to 90 Ford Ranger frame rail pump replacement. If you use that as what you're asking for (application), you'll get something that'll work. I've even used the Precision brand pump from O'Reilly's # 020160, and it works just fine.
Like Tram said there are other pumps that can be used. Ray even posted up a full page list of pumps, but that was a while ago.
Myself, I like to get the pump local in case I have a problem with it. Yes, I've had that happen before when the pump body started leaking, and I went to the parts store and replaced it (versus shipping it back and waiting for a replacement).
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64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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