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Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Anyone else got one of these pumps? Mine is 8 months old and sounds like a root blower now. Take a listen lmk what you think..

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Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #1
Well that's LOUD :hick:. I think you may want to see if you can get a replacement/refund for the pump.

I've had a Walbro 155lph pump in my Thunderbird for seven years. It's only slightly louder than a stock pump. I have to get down near the tank to even hear it run.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #2
Yea I'm running a walbro 255 HP too and its not that loud either
Mine has only been installed for about 6 months on my DD but so far so good
1987 T-Bird TC: 5-Spd, 5-lug conv., CHE Rear CAs, '04 Cobra wheels and 13" Brakes, Vac Assist conv: '93 Cobra BB/MC & Wilwood PV, Gutted/Knived Intakes, T3 turbo, RFE6 Mani, Stinger 3" Exhaust & Oil Feed, 255HP Walbro, Kirban AFPR, RR Cam, Esslinger Cam gear and Round Tooth Conv., Gillis Boost Valve, Speedway Dual Valve Spring,  K&N, 130a 3g Alt conv., 140mph Speedo
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Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #3
Something happened.  Pump, line, or something with the surge box.....
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Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #4
Change it out. That pump is shot.  Are you positive it is not a KNOCK OFF.
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #5
Yea they tend to get loud before they stop working

Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #6
Ive had 255 and 190 pumps.  Never loud at all.
Mike

Anyone running a walbro 255 HP? Mine got noisy..real noisy

Reply #7
How's the fuel filter?

I got a 155lb pump I believe. it was labled Bosch but had walbro on the pump picked it up from orileys.
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