Fuel Pump Install Question
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Heel & Toe
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Fuel Pump Install Question
Howdy all,
I recently installed a new fuel pump, but I had to solder on the connector harness from the old pump to make the new one work. I didn't have any rubber seal available that would cover the solder connection--and there didn't seem to be one on the old pump.
I reinstalled it, and it's been working fine. Am I sitting on a time bomb? Does there need to be a rubber wire seal to protect the solder joint from direct contact with the fuel? If so, what is recommended?
Thanks for your help!
Jason
I recently installed a new fuel pump, but I had to solder on the connector harness from the old pump to make the new one work. I didn't have any rubber seal available that would cover the solder connection--and there didn't seem to be one on the old pump.
I reinstalled it, and it's been working fine. Am I sitting on a time bomb? Does there need to be a rubber wire seal to protect the solder joint from direct contact with the fuel? If so, what is recommended?
Thanks for your help!
Jason
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: York Pa.
Don't take this the wrong way but I would not have soldered that joint..a good crimp connection is all that is needed..especially in a high amp fuel pump..if the pump fails it can increase the amp draw to max out the fuse but not burn it out..what can happen is the solder can melt and then create a spark inside the tank as it connects and disconnects in the tank..I rarely solder anything..unless you used a high temp solder..or a crimp connection and solder I wouldn't leave it that way..new cars don't use solder on anything but inside all the computers where voltage drop actually matters..as far as needing it covered all that is needed is to make sure it doesn't touch ground..as stated above.
Last edited by Chromie69; Mar 26, 2011 at 07:17 PM.
