Is the fuel pump on my Dodge talk still working?
Replaced Fuel Pump, STILL NO START!!!!!!! Not open for further replies. I replaced the fuel pump last weekend with a Walbro OEM replacement. Everything went jolly, no problems.
What causes a fuel pump to wear out?
As your fuel pump begins to wear out, its components often wear down at different rates. When this mismatch becomes great enough, the pressure in your fuel lines can become inconsistent.
How to diagnose a faulty fuel pump in the garage?
Perform a thorough diagnosis to ensure the pump is the problem before replacing it. The first step is to verify the problem is fuel related. Then, you can do additional testing to find out if the pump is to blame. Listen for the fuel pump: Put your ear near the fuel tank and have an assistant turn the ignition key to the “on” position.
Where is the weep hole on a fuel pump?
Most mechanical fuel pumps have a weep hole on the bottom of the unit. When the internal diaphragm leaks, fuel escapes through the weep hole to notify the vehicle owner of a malfunction.
Can a 1991 Ram fuel pump be retrofitted?
To avoid bodging the pump unit in like I did, get a 1991-1993 tank from a newer ram. The filler neck and straps are the same from 1989-1993, so it should bolt in. I tried to locate one but could not find one in Montana in time.
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.
What kind of fuel pump does a Dodge Ram have?
The center is not connected to anything on mine. The pump I used fits 1991-1993 Dodge Ram Trucks with the 318 or 360. I crawled under my truck and verified the wiring; it only has 4 wires running into the plug. The pump has 5 prongs, but the center is not connected to anything.