New option for fuel pump replacement

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by TFENT

So basically just make sure its NOT made in China right??

Bottom line for me here is when I crack open the tank and take the old unit out and its covered in rust I want to replace it with a new unit. I just dont know what I am going to find. Car is a 1990 with 32K on it. been sitting around a longgggggg time.

There's plenty of legitimate Delco parts being made in China nowadays. There's no guarantees on quality... but at least with a proper return policy / warranty you may sleep a little better at night. The Bosch pumps are made in Brazil, FWIW.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Did the same fuel pump install today. Very easy to cut the relief in the holster. Used the same Bosch 69225 pumps. Runs great.

NOTE:

AIRTEX fuel pumps suck. Lasted about a month. Lesson learned......

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

NOTE:

AIRTEX fuel pumps suck. Lasted about a month. Lesson learned......

Well...If they don't suck...they don't work at all, Brett!!



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[VetteMed]

Good stuff, Brett!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Thanks for your write-up on this option. Really appreciate it.

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Thanks for your write-up on this option. Really appreciate it.

Glad it helped you!

[VetteMed]

I've got no desire to escalate anything, I enjoy coming here and exchanging ideas just like I assume you do.

I suppose I can see your point, given the example of the clutch switch.

However, I do object to the idea that this thread was started in order to make anyone fall for something, as if I or anyone else is profiting from this modification. We're all adults, capable of making our own decisions about how to repair and/or modify and/or preserve our cars.

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

I've got no desire to escalate anything, I enjoy coming here and exchanging ideas just like I assume you do.

I suppose I can see your point, given the example of the clutch switch.

However, I do object to the idea that this thread was started in order to make anyone fall for something, as if I or anyone else is profiting from this modification. We're all adults, capable of making our own decisions about how to repair and/or modify and/or preserve our cars.

There is absolutely no assertion on my part that this thread was started to make a profit. If it was taken that way it was not my intent. It seems the thread was started to share a fix. Nothing wrong with that. I think it only prudent to point out possible disadvantages to any non cosmetic alteration that could affect reliability. I would expect the same from any member on a post I make if someone feels I've overlooked something. It's a part of exchanging ideas.

I agree totally as you say "We're all adults, capable of making our own decisions about how to repair and/or modify and/or preserve our cars."
I also think we're adult enough to know when a comment is constructive and when one steps over the line.

Now back to the car. I will be practicing what I preach shortly and take in all concerns etc. I may soon be posting on retro fit for the vacuum actuator with an electric solenoid mounted (hopefully) in the same location as the pump is. I designed this in 2002 but at the time had to button up the plenum for a trip. Secondaries have worked fine for these 10 years until this week. If the problem is under the plenum then "game on".

[pantera1683]

Make sure you replace the plastic hose connectors. I replaced my pumps five years ago and was at a car show yesterday. When I attempted to leave she wouldn't start, she had been a little down on power earlier in the day but I thought it just needed to be ran harder since I hadn't driven her in awhile. I pulled the pumps today and found that the hose from one of the hoses was off the pump and the plastic connector had failed. Lesson learned!

[Livin' in the 80's]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Fue...1ZA7UY&vxp=mtr

Is this the Pump and is this a legit place that isn't selling a knock off?
I think that I might just replace the fuel pumps as a preventative deal for only $62 delivered from flebay. I might use this pump on my Mastercraft X2 Indmar Boat if the fuel pump craps out again. Removal of the pumps seem relatively easy and fast.
I don't need to be stranded for a $62. fuel pump.