Fuel Transfer pump problem?

[GOakes]

My '97' used an engine mounted fuel transfer pump that operated without incident though 111,000 miles. When the 24 valve engine came out there was a whole lota’ ballyhoo about problems with the electric fuel forwarding pump. Sense it didn’t involve me at the time I remained a some what disinterested side-line observer. However, it did seem as though most (if not all) of the folks having problems had done power modifications to their engines. If was unclear (to me) if this was a problem for those owners that left their trucks unmodified.



I just bought a new ‘04’ and do not plan any engine or transmission modifications. I plan to install a transmission fluid temperature (and perhaps a fuel pressure) gauge.



Was there ever a real problem with the electric fuel pumps on trucks with un-modified engines? If so is it still an issue in the ‘04’ model?

Thanks

Old George

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Not to be a smarta%^, but have you tried the Search feature, using "lift pump" on the 3 generation forum?



As for the pre-3rd generation stuff, mods didn't really seem to affect failure rates - they failed as much on stockers as they did on modded stuff.



That search feature works MUCH better than starting endless threads all on the same subject...

 

[GOakes]

Sorry about that, and thank-you for your friendly and most helpful advise. I will accept this in the spirit in which it was issued and consider it a reprimand from an experienced and helping hand.



I wonder how many others feel this same debt of gratitude for your expert advice. Especially when one considers KJ6Q averages more than 1000 posts a year all of which are filled with words of guiding and kindly wisdom.



Once again thank you for telling me where to go…

 

[MUDDY]

lol,,,,,,,,,



they still have some issues with the lp. but the 2nd gen had over 10 times the problems of the 3g. if ya modify ya will pull down to 0 psi or almost 0. if ya bomb ya need a better pump. i run dd's pump. stock ya can get by. prolly not have a prob BUT add a fuel prssr guage



have fun wid that HO

 

[dezeldog]

RE:Search

LOL Now George Sir Gary didn't tell you where to go he just didn't want you taking up all the space for posting that was aloted to him.





Jim

 

[GOakes]

We should realize how fortunate we are that Gary-KJ6Q has seen fit to grace this web site with his presence. When one reads his very many, many, many, many, many eloquent words it becomes apparent that he clearly knows everything. He is an educator with a mandate to direct, correct and lead those of us born into life’s lesser stations.

Reading his many thoughts, directives and pearls of wisdom, one can only conclude that he is indeed “a legend in his own mind”.

 

[dezeldog]

ROTFLMFAO :-laf :-laf