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Re: DIY fuel pump question
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Originally Posted by ASJT3
So my brother is taking my '93 K1500 350 across country. It's got 238,000 miles on so I've been replacing all susceptible components to make sure it'll make it. However, one thing I don't really want to swap out is fuel pump since it seems to be working fine and don't want to risk bending lines or anything like that by lowering the tank.
Don't be afraid to tell me if this is a stupid idea but is it possible to fabricate an emergency fuel pump by taking spare gas cap, screwing in a tire valve, and attaching a 12V tire pump? Then if the fuel pump dies throw it on the truck and maybe put a 60psi pressure relief valve in there to make sure pressure doesn't get to high. What do you guys think?
[EDIT] Now that I think about it, doubtful that the fuel tank can handle 60psi pressure, lol.
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With that many miles just replace it with a Delphi- ac Delco fuel pump assembly and be done with it.
Good Luck
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