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Aftermarket Fuel Pump

I am thinking of replacing my aftermarket fuel pump with a larger one. When I installed this one, the existing filter/pickup would not fit (pump is a typical Walbro Mustang unit), so I used the sock that came with it. Problem is, if I have less than a half tank of gas, the car runs out of fuel at the racetrack in 1st gear (lot of acceleration :) ). Anybody figure a better way to do this so I can pickup fuel from the bottom of the tank & not 1" above or so (top of sock)? Also, I'll take the P/N for the donut seal for the filler tube. Basically I cannot fill it over 3/4 or it leaks at the seal, but I cannot run less than half a tank on track days or it sucks the fuel line dry :(
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

Aftermarket Fuel Pump

Reply #2 –
The only issue with that kit, is the O-ring that seals the pump hanger.
It's Gumby's fault.

Aftermarket Fuel Pump

Reply #3 –
Cougar5.0 I'm having the same problem I had a thread on here about 4 months ago about it.. I'll look for it

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=9486

post 10 is where I left off with this problem I was having... let me know if it helps at all...
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Aftermarket Fuel Pump

Reply #4 –
Using a walbro 255 in tank with the mustang sock on mine in the tc holder and all is good but i never let the car get down to empty any more due to the tank not being baffled and the possibility of a lean condition.
Did have the pump in before the blower though and it was good right to below the E.

Aftermarket Fuel Pump

Reply #5 –
Wow, thanks everyone for all the info!!

Looks like you guys have dealt with this same issue - I'm now sure that I'll get it right the second time around!

:D
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.