What kind of fuel pump do I need for a 1989 Honda Accord?
Do your shopping for a 1986-1989 Honda Accord LX(not LXi) fuel pump. This is the pump for the carbureted Accord. If you mistakenly buy the pump for the Accord with fuel injection, you will not be happy. The carbureted pump develops 2-4 psi of pressure.
When did the GL1500 fuel pump stop working?
The information I gathered from several sources on the Internet indicate that GL1500s built in 1994, 1995 & 1996 are most susceptible to this problem. It seems that some pumps, when they get good and hot, either totally quit or just can’t generate enough pressure and flow to get any fuel to the carbs.
Why are fuel pumps replaced with electric pumps?
As engines moved away from carburetors and towards fuel injection, mechanical fuel pumps were replaced with electric fuel pumps, because fuel injection systems operate more efficiently at higher fuel pressures (40–60 psi) than mechanical diaphragm pumps can generate.
What happens when the fuel pump fails to start the car?
Car is not starting. If the fuel pump fails completely, or to the point of not being able to provide enough fuel for the engine to run, the vehicle will experience a no start condition. The engine will still crank when the key is turned, however it will be unable to start due to the lack of fuel.
How to retrofit newer fuel pump assembly to 1989-1990?
So, I retrofitted a newer fuel pump (from the 1991-1993 Dodge rams with the gas engines) to my old tank which required cutting the opening larger and RTVing in the pump (not ideal though it shes holding fast). To avoid bodging the pump unit in like I did, get a 1991-1993 tank from a newer ram.
Can a 1989 Dodge Gasser get a new fuel pump?
My fuel pump unit had one of the plastic ports broken off where they exit the tank. Neither the aftermarket or the factory provides a new replacement fuel pump assembly or fuel tank for the 1989-1990 Dodge gassers. I did not like the idea of putting a junkyard unit in.
How to retrofit a ram Gasser fuel pump?
-A new fuel pump unit from 91-93 Ram gasser. -I also replaced all the rubber hoses (get 2 feet of 5/16” high pressure fuel hose, one foot of ¼” low pressure fuel, and a foot of 3/16” ), fuel filter, and the filler neck grommet (seal around filler neck as it enters the tank). The install was fairly easy.
What happens if your fuel pump is failing?
The fuel pump feeds fuel to the engine at a reliable rate; without this pump, your fuel would just sit in your tank, useless and inert. If you’re attentive, you can catch the symptoms of a failing fuel pump and have it repaired or replaced before it leaves you stranded on the side of the road.