Fuel Pump Q?

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Fuel Pump Q?

September 19, 2010, 05:28:27 PM

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 – September 19, 2010, 05:36:50 PM

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!

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #2 – September 19, 2010, 05:44:48 PM

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 – September 19, 2010, 07:41:28 PM

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 .

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #4 – September 19, 2010, 08:45:16 PM

Problem fixed with Airtex E2024 guys. Should get me home.

Fuel Pump Q?

Reply #5 – September 19, 2010, 09:32:56 PM

Maybe it's time to get a different style of mechanic.