What fuel pump?

[pkschul]

After sitting in the tank unused for 11 years, I've been advised to put in a new fuel pump. Been reading a lot about failures. The old pump is a Walbro that was still working the last time I started the car in 2010. What's going to be most reliable?
Also, what do I look for to tell if the old pump has been hotwired? Thanks!

 

[pkschul]

Anyone know what Kirbans sells? http://www.kirbanperformance.com/pr...+IN-TANK+REPLACEMENT+FUEL+PUMP+KIT+#1540.html

 

[John Larkin]

I'm sure it will be a good pump. A hotwire should have a larger positive wire coming from the front of the car to the pump connector behind the rear bumper. It will be obvious. The will be a relay in the Hotwire line also at some point. The hotwire usually originates at the back of the alternator.

 

[pkschul]

The pump Kirbans sells claims to "draw less current" than the stock pump. Does this mean it's not necessary to run a hotwire kit?

 

[getdowngranny]

The pump Kirbans sells claims to "draw less current" than the stock pump. Does this mean it's not necessary to run a hotwire kit?

Always run a hotwire kit regardless of pump.


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[Lvnspeeed]

Hotwire and Deteich works 360 pump for me

 

[buickruss]

I've been happy with my red Armstrong pump. Going on 10 years now.

 

[Ttype6]

After sitting in the tank unused for 11 years, I've been advised to put in a new fuel pump. Been reading a lot about failures. The old pump is a Walbro that was still working the last time I started the car in 2010. What's going to be most reliable?
Also, what do I look for to tell if the old pump has been hotwired? Thanks!

Monitor fuel pressure at WOT with a gauge. If the pressure rises one pound above base pressure (line off) per every pound of boost,your pump is good.

 

[TLIMITED]

Red Armstrong (Quad Air)The Pumps perform like he says and seem to go forever.Have one in my Gold Limited for 12 or 13 years now.

 

[TexasT]

Also running a ra pump for well over a decade.

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[pkschul]

You guys just made me more confused. I went with the mystery Kirbans pump & hotwire kit. I'm sure that will be more than adequate for my car. Just looking for a cruiser... for now.

 

[pkschul]

The "mystery" pump that Kirban's sells ended up being a Walbro just in case anyone else was interested to know. I bought the hotwire kit as well. Hoping to install it this weekend.