Replacing fuel pump question?

[capncash]

Putting fuel pump back in tank, it didnt want to sit flush. I took it back out and there is a circular wall in the bottom of the fuel tank. Does the pump assembly go inside of this circle? It wants to go to the right of it and sits on top of this "wall" keeping the assembly from going flush. Thanks

[maxnix]

What year and model?

If a G50, read Tangalora's excellent posts on replacement.

[capncash]

its a 1994 q45. how do i find tangora posts?

[ponzy]

click here:

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i did mine not so long ago ( 3 weeks ago). i had the same problem.. putting it back,,, make sure it sits right on the center and put back in first the fuel gauge sensor (the one with the floating plastic thing-- you'll know what im talking about) make sure it points towards the side of the fuel cap. good thing about removing the rear sundeck, you can manuever the whole assembly in all planes.

you can do it man.....

[capncash]

thanks just got it. had the tube lenghtened too much and had to kink it a little so it would sit in there flush.

[capncash]

cant get it started now. is there a secret to priming the pump?

[maxnix]

No, just let the system pressurize. New O ring? OEM pump?

[capncash]

yep, new O ring. pump from the infintiparts guy on this forum.

I can hear the pump coming on. But when i unhooked the fuel rails there was no gas in them?

[maxnix]

How long since you replaced your filter?

Something is weird if the pump is running but you have no pressure.

Don't know if it is possible to miswire it so it sucks.

[ponzy]

make sure of the TO and FROM hoses.... i made a mistake before it didnt run too and figured out when i changed the fuel filter, i have it the other way-- so there's no fuel going to the rail.....while in there if you can change those fuel hoses, that's the best time to do it.... i used a gates fuel injected hoses sae - 9? (not sure with the rating but most likely it sound like that ?) some suggested GOODYEAR but when i was doing it goodyear fuel inject hose is not available in my area....

[maxnix]

SAE 30 R9. No less!

Buy from Joe as it is not usually available in metric dimensions.
Modified by maxnix at 8:34 AM 3/11/2007

[ponzy]

SAE 30 R9. No less!

By from Joe as it is not usually available in metric dimensions.

that's definitely true.....a METRIC sized any-hose is a must for the G50, but you can also use standard size just make sure it's really tight (but not recommended --- i had the problem with the vac hose leak using standard size)

[capncash]

Yeah i bought from JOe.

I was thinking maybe I had the fuel lines crossed. BUt one is about 6 inches longer than the other. THat one has to go to the valve thats further away, right?

Im gonna go ahead and change fuel filter.

Thanks for the help.

[maxnix]

Been over a year for me, so memory is shot.

Check Tangalora's posts.
Modified by maxnix at 10:35 AM 3/11/2007

[capncash]

I went straight from Tangora post when doing the work. I followed it by the word. Im really frustrated and high off gas fumes.

[maxnix]

Well, take a deep breath of fresh air and think about it.

The fuse must be in if the pump is running, so that's not it. Gas cap is on so the tank is pressurized. New fuel filter is in the correct orientation?

[capncash]

max you mind calling me if you get a chance? 615-400-4949

isthat allowed on this forum?

[capncash]

Apparently + is Red and - is black.

I am an idiot. Took pump out and had wires crossed. Put it back in and started it up first crank. THanks for help and thanks for giving me a shout Max!!

Good luck!!

[maxnix]

Great! It's always something simple and non-obvious when one is doing it.