Farrar's car blog

[Farrar]

It is possible my third pump did not die (the car bogged down just as Louie and I were passing an off ramp...

This is what happened to me; frustratingly, the pump would work again after the car had sat for a little bit, leading me to think that it was not the fuel pump. So I manufactured a shop assistant out of a tripod and a videocamera: I set up the camera to record the gauge readings while I went back to the engine compartment and started 'er up. When the engine died, I looked at the recording. Although after a few minutes I could turn the key and hear the pump run, it was definitely not running when I listened to the recording (doors were closed to eliminate extraneous noise on the recording), so I deduced that I had fuel pump failure.

Mind you, I haven't had a chance to run the engine for more than five minutes since I installed the pump, but I should get the chance later today; I will let you know how it works out. Fingers crossed.

Steve, let me know what you use for your next fuel pump -- I'd love to tell AirTex goodbye.

Farrar

[stevedmc]

Steve, let me know what you use for your next fuel pump -- I'd love to tell AirTex goodbye.

Farrar

Right now Airtex is in my fuel tank but I picked up a made in china unit from Autozone for my new spare. I plan on removing the Airtex unit eventually and installing the made in china part. I will keep the Airtex unit as my spare.

[Farrar]

Didn't get anything done on the car yesterday, and won't tonight either. However, my relay sockets, terminals, and crimp tool arrived so I am ready to tackle the relay compartment -- later in the week if I'm lucky. Also, I will post my solution for protecting the top of the fuel pump from rain water when I have it. It will be very similar to Bill Robertson's...

Edit: While looking for a sno-ball stand, I passed an honest-to-goodness Machine Shop yesterday -- right in my neighborhood!

Farrar

[Farrar]

Glory or insanity awaits!

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[sean]

Glory or insanity awaits!

Either way their will be a lot of work and a sore back involved.

[Farrar]

Either way their will be a lot of work and a sore back involved.

That's a given whenever I work on the car!

You forgot about dripping a pint of sweat down into the relay/fuse area.

I also usually end up with cuts and scrapes, and extremely dirty and/or broken fingernails. Fortunately, my girlfriend is used to this. "Good morning! Are you working on the car today? OK, I'll see you tonight."

Farrar

[sean]

You forgot about dripping a pint of sweat down into the relay/fuse area.

and those nice finger calluses conveniently located in the oddest of places.

[Ron]

I also usually end up with cuts and scrapes, and extremely dirty and/or broken fingernails. Fortunately, my girlfriend is used to this.

So, you are going to make her do it!?! Marry her NOW!

[Farrar]

So, you are going to make her do it!?! Marry her NOW!

Not so fast -- I've gotta save up the cash for the 18-piece big band I plan to have at the reception.

Farrar

[Bitsyncmaster]

Not so fast -- I've gotta save up the cash for the 18-piece big band I plan to have at the reception.

Farrar

I hope all forum members get and invite