fuel pump
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 33
From: The Top of Utah
Check the fuel pressure, both at idle and under load. Check or replace the fuel filter if the pressure starts to drop. Fuel pump replacement is a good project for a beginning DYIer. It is a piece of cake. Make sure you replace the intake screen (sock) when (if) you do the pump.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 33
From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by DaddyD2
what kind of pressure should i be looking for and what is the process of changing the pump
The fuel pump gets removed from the top of gas tank through the hole left by removing the filler neck from the tank.
You didn't mention why you suspect the pump. The main thing to check, pressure wise, is if the pressure drops under load and increased demand.
RACE ON!!!
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,594
Likes: 0
From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
I don't have the specs for an '86. My guess is that the fuel pressure should be in the mid 30# range. The invesment in a factory service manual, www.helminc.com will save you a lot of money in repairs.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 33
From: The Top of Utah
NO! That is why it is such a simple job. Just remove the the 4 torx headed screws holding the hinged filler door on, remove (by prying) the rubber "spill bib" and the filler neck screws are exposed.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
