Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I have been researching and studying the fuel restriction woes of the 2nd gen trucks, and in doing so, pulled the fuel pump module out of my truck to inspect the internal screens and discovered the fuel pressure regulator/filter that is pressed into the top of the module, which is the outlet from the tank, and connects to the fuel to engine fuel line. As luck would have it, my local dealer had a new FPR/F in stock and allowed me to inspect it. The inlet to the FPR/F where the fuel must enter is not even 1/16 in. ID. Now I'm no engineer, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that is an obvious severe restriction to fuel flow. As I am very tired of replacing lift pumps and feel that a FASS or the like is far to expensive, and not likely to fix the problem without a Draw Straw or the like, I have an idea I would like to pursue. After comparing/studying the diesel specific fuel pump modules of the various 12V and 24V 2nd gen model years, I believe that a 12V module can be converted to 24V module and used in my truck. Differences you might ask? The 12V module does not have a pressed in fuel outlet device, the outlet is simply a molded in 90 degree tube of adequate size to fuel the engine, as evidenced by 12 valvers bombed to the nth degree and not starving there lift/tranfer pump for fuel. Another difference, the 12V module has a different sending unit connection than the 24V module. Different number of pins inside the connection. The 12V'ers do not have an overhead trip computer as the later 24V'ers do.
Summation; I need the electrical connection off of a 2000 or later fuel pump module so that I can install on a 12V module and use in my truck. Why not just buy the connection from DC? Tried! The connection P# supercedes to an entire fuel pump module, regardless how the parts man attempted to access the part. Why not a draw straw or the like? I want an oe module so I don't have to worry about fuel slosh/aeration and other associated problems of doing such a modification, such as no access to the last 3-7 gallons of fuel when the tank is drawn low. I'm simply trying to set up my fuel tank and module as DC should have done in the first place. Check out the new retrofit intank lift pump fuel tank module, it's KEY MAJOR difference besides moving the lift pump inside the fuel tank, which has already been proven a no-no is the FPR/F has been eliminated and the fuel pass thru that connects to the fuel line has a much larger inside diameter.
If I may rant here, If I had my way I would start a class action law suit against DC, seeking damages and restitution for the SNAFU of a wrongly engineered fuel delivery system in the 24V'd trucks. How many of us have suffered failed lift pumps and VP44's because of fuel starvation?!!!! AND DC's response? We all know the answer to that question.
There is an irony in this though, fuel starvation isn't what took out my VP44. The dreaded P-1688 code. Failed internal pump controller. WHICH, is another story/snafu unto itself.
If any of this is a rehash of other or previous posts, I apologize. I don't want to tread on anyone, just want my truck as it should have been in the first place and not have to carry two spare lift pumps with me everywhere I go, and some peace of mind that my new VP44 will be kept happy.
Please see my WTB ad in the classifieds for contact info. My truck info is in my sig and oh yea, nearly forgot, my truck has the Vulcan Performance Big Line relocation kit, thanks Eric & Geno's. Best investment I ever made for my truck bar none!
Thanks, Cal
Summation; I need the electrical connection off of a 2000 or later fuel pump module so that I can install on a 12V module and use in my truck. Why not just buy the connection from DC? Tried! The connection P# supercedes to an entire fuel pump module, regardless how the parts man attempted to access the part. Why not a draw straw or the like? I want an oe module so I don't have to worry about fuel slosh/aeration and other associated problems of doing such a modification, such as no access to the last 3-7 gallons of fuel when the tank is drawn low. I'm simply trying to set up my fuel tank and module as DC should have done in the first place. Check out the new retrofit intank lift pump fuel tank module, it's KEY MAJOR difference besides moving the lift pump inside the fuel tank, which has already been proven a no-no is the FPR/F has been eliminated and the fuel pass thru that connects to the fuel line has a much larger inside diameter.
If I may rant here, If I had my way I would start a class action law suit against DC, seeking damages and restitution for the SNAFU of a wrongly engineered fuel delivery system in the 24V'd trucks. How many of us have suffered failed lift pumps and VP44's because of fuel starvation?!!!! AND DC's response? We all know the answer to that question.
There is an irony in this though, fuel starvation isn't what took out my VP44. The dreaded P-1688 code. Failed internal pump controller. WHICH, is another story/snafu unto itself.
If any of this is a rehash of other or previous posts, I apologize. I don't want to tread on anyone, just want my truck as it should have been in the first place and not have to carry two spare lift pumps with me everywhere I go, and some peace of mind that my new VP44 will be kept happy.
Please see my WTB ad in the classifieds for contact info. My truck info is in my sig and oh yea, nearly forgot, my truck has the Vulcan Performance Big Line relocation kit, thanks Eric & Geno's. Best investment I ever made for my truck bar none!
Thanks, Cal
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