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Fuel Pump Q?

Stock 5.0 Thunderbird 1988 w/OG fuel pump that just went out.

Can I replace it with any style pump?  Mechanic is saying there are two different style pumps for this car, or something.  I just need to know if that's correct and what the replacement pump is I can use.

Please let me know ASAP, this is an I'm stuck in a city far away emergency,

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #1 –
The pump itself can be used from a Mustang 5.0HO, just reuse your pick up tube, etc. Get a new sock for your car though, but use the Stang pump.

And before someone says it doesn't work....I'm just one of many who have a Stang pump in our cars..I have a Walbro 225 from a Mustang...works great.

Good luck!
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #2 –
Can I use an aftermarket Airtex to get me by for the time being?  Mechanic keeps saying something about the stock fuel pump being a different style unit, etc, but I thought you can use any fuel pump if it meets LPH requirements and fitting.

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: SeanO;336058
Can I use an aftermarket Airtex to get me by for the time being?  Mechanic keeps saying something about the stock fuel pump being a different style unit, etc, but I thought you can use any fuel pump if it meets LPH requirements and fitting.


Yes I have a Mustang Airtex pump in my car .
Fox-less at the moment

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #4 –
Problem fixed with Airtex E2024 guys.  Should get me home.
 

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #5 –
Maybe it's time to get a different style of mechanic.

:rollin:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)