Fuel Pump Rewire

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  1. Oct 11, 2008 at 10:38 AM #1
    Vipz

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    What parts/materials do I need in order to do this and where can I buy them?
     
  2. Oct 11, 2008 at 10:52 AM #2
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  3. Oct 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM #3
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    It was me. Didn't have fuel pump issues though. I already had a Walbro 255 fuel pump in the car. I did the fuel pump re-wire because of the reduced (lower) voltage the pump is ran in the upper rpm ranges instead of a constant voltage. Having the extra voltage its smoother in the upper range and more responsive.

    Those would be the threads. Thanks Ron!
     
  4. Oct 12, 2008 at 7:20 AM #4
    Vipz

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    awesome, Thanks guys
     
  5. Oct 12, 2008 at 4:06 PM #5
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    Not trying to brag or anything, but my friend who also owns an SRT-4, has a neighbor who distrubutes wire to companies and got 2 rolls of the wire we need for the fuel pump rewire for free. Very good heat resistant and oil resistant. He is waiting on the ring terminals and relays.

    Kit consists of this though:
    12GA wire to run new +12V line from Alt
    12GA wire to run new Ground for the relay and pump.
    30/40A Relay w/pigtail
    Ring Terminal for Alt connection
    wire ties to secure new line
    Shrink Wrap
    There are like 8 of us that are going to do it locally and have a huge install day. Kits are only going to run us $10 a kit. =)
     
  6. Oct 22, 2008 at 4:08 AM #6
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    just a quick note for alll those doing this, or if you have already done this, try to keep the in-line fuse holder away from water, or just put some di-electric grease in the holder before you put the fuse in, i ran into problems last week with this. i live in illinois and we had some pretty bad storms lately. the car died on me and the fuel pump wasnt primimg itself and wouldnt start, needless to say i got her home and that little bastard was coroded inside from moisture gettin inside. and yes i had the cap over the fuse lol
     
  7. Oct 22, 2008 at 7:18 AM #7
    Vipz

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    well considering it rains all the time down here, I'll give it a go. Thanks
     
  8. Oct 22, 2008 at 11:15 AM #8
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    Zack sorry to here what occured. First I hear of this and you've provided some interesting information! Thanks for sharing!
     
  9. Oct 22, 2008 at 12:29 PM #9
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    not a problem, quick thinking on my part limped the car home and saved me a tow bill, lol
    i squeezed under her and wired it back to stock, and riped the wiring off and taped it off till i got home and discovered the real problem. good thing i was only a few miles from home though lol