Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ?
02-12-2008 | 04:58 PM
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Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ?
Needing to replace both fuel pumps on original T420 blocks, mechanic told me the cam is really straining the ones from the factory. Can anyone suggest a brand and model.....to keep er' fed.....
02-12-2008 | 08:40 PM
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Go with the Edelbrocks. The street pump will be fine. Don't need any regulator with that one.
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02-13-2008 | 12:20 PM
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thanks for advise 10X, I have an 89 10 meter, had problems with port engine eating the gears off my distributor. ( first time happening.. only 40 hours on rebuilds) pulled the engine and want to fix a lean popping problem... with both engines. do you ever make it to LOTO in the summer ?
02-14-2008 | 06:10 AM
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[QUOTE=poiuy10;2442823 mechanic told me the cam is really straining the ones from the factory. Can anyone suggest a brand and model.....to keep er' fed.....[/QUOTE]
Cam is straining the fuel pumps??? I don't understand... I bet the fuel pump lobe is worn off the cam reducing fuel pressure. Seen it many times. I'd install a pair of electric pumps.
Good luck,
Kurt
Cam is straining the fuel pumps??? I don't understand... I bet the fuel pump lobe is worn off the cam reducing fuel pressure. Seen it many times. I'd install a pair of electric pumps.
Good luck,
Kurt
