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    walbro install

    truck is an 06 silverado..was a flex fuel truck but previous owner took the flex fuel pump out for a non-flex fuel pump

    Step 1: remove bed
    Step 2: remove pump assembly from tank

    Step 3: removes fuel level sensor and housing from pump assembly

    Step 4: remove line from assembly to regulator then remove the top of the assembly
    Step 5: remove fuel line from in tank pressure regulator
    Step 6: remove pump from assembly...on this pump there was no need to ''cut the bucket'' it just snapped loose

    this is the pressure regulator

    Step 7: remove fuel line from stock pump i just cut the fitting that goes into the regulator and replaced the line with the supplied line with the kit

    Step 8: splice new pump wires into old pump wires

    Step 9: install new pump into housing and connect to regulator

    Step 10: install filter onto pump assembly
    Step 11: reinstall top of pump assembly and connect the fuel line back to the regulator and connect fuel pump wires
    Step 12:reinstall bottom of fuel pump and fuel level sensor



    Step 12: reinstall pump assembly back into tank and connect fuel lines and wires
    Step13: reinstall bed
    Step 14: enjoy your new pump and break it in with a big smokey burnout
    Last edited by danger_ranger83; 05-14-2010 at 04:22 AM. Reason: more pics
    1983 Ford Ranger- 2.3 to 205k mile 6.0 swap

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    about how long it take you to do the entire process? What, if any, special tools did you need?
    Last edited by cjriojas; 05-14-2010 at 02:29 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cjriojas View Post
    about how long it take you to do the entire process? What, if any, specific tools did you need?
    about 10 minutes to pull the bed..make sure u have about 4 of your buddies to help lift the bed off. From removal of pump to install back into tank about 30-45 minutes. Wire cutters/strippers, flat head screw driver, 2 butt connectors and some shrink wrap
    1983 Ford Ranger- 2.3 to 205k mile 6.0 swap

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    Sticky!!

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    I remember reading about using hose that is not specially rated for fuel will swell up and fail after a week or two.... The hose that came with my walbro from magancharger was plastic, not the typical heater hose type stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atomic View Post
    I remember reading about using hose that is not specially rated for fuel will swell up and fail after a week or two.... The hose that came with my walbro from magancharger was plastic, not the typical heater hose type stuff.
    the line that came with it says high pressure efi hose on it so i hope it works
    1983 Ford Ranger- 2.3 to 205k mile 6.0 swap

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    The problem is most "fuel hose" is rated for the inside only. In the tank, the outside of the hose is exposed to fuel as well.

    Fuel hose

    ah, this is where I just read it, post 17, Solution,,,Walbro checkvalve prime???? - PerformanceTrucks.net Forums
    Last edited by Atomic; 05-14-2010 at 02:38 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atomic View Post
    The problem is most "fuel hose" is rated for the inside only. In the tank, the outside of the hose is exposed to fuel as well.

    Fuel hose
    true..i guess only time will tell
    1983 Ford Ranger- 2.3 to 205k mile 6.0 swap

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    mine is in tank like that with the same line for 2yrs now works fine

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    you NEED submersible hose. Napa sells it...it is 27 a foot. TOTALLY worth it. That hose will be gone in a month and will probably clog the pump. How long is the hose? I have access to pieces 7 inches for free....if it's longer then that, you'll have to go to napa


    needs to be sae30r9 approved. Do a search on here, the part number for nasa will come up.
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