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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 10022727" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>Today was going to be the day to finish up this project. The day to turn the key and unlock the door and hopefully, get to see the other side.</p><p></p><p><strong>THE PUMP</strong></p><p></p><p>I had this funny feeling that this portion of the install might be a bit of, let me say, a challenge. So let's dive in headfirst, shall we?</p><p></p><p>To access the in-tank fuel pump you need to first extricate the rear seat from the vehicle. Simply push in at the base of the seat on each side, lift, and toss. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>The pump is located in the tank beneath a large rubber plug, on the driver side of the vehicle.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104535[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Carefully peel back and set aside the plug. Disconnect the harness and the fuel line connector. Be ready to capture any residual fuel in the line, as a small amount will undoubtedly leak out.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104536[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Just like it has been done for years on Ford vehicles, a brass punch (or fuel tank lock ring wrench) and a SFH, and you are a few taps from releasing the pump.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104537[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>At this point I have to mention the difficulty in getting the pump out. It is <strong>very</strong> difficult. Rotating the pump, squeezing certain parts , carefully tipping the assembly each way...I'm telling you, it is a downright bitch. In addition, you have to manage to disconnect the fuel cross-over tube quick connect coupling from the pump - with only an inch or two of pump slipped out and up. Once released it disappears inside (but atop) the tank. In case I forget to mention it later, yeah, it was a bitch connecting it when I put the new assembly back in. No shots, as I was concerned about an explosion from the camera flash as the fumes from the tank are plentiful, to say the least.</p><p></p><p>Once out, I placed the original GT500 pump assembly (on left) next to the unit supplied with this kit.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104538[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>This is where I'm going to ask those of you that are considering this kit to grab a snack, put your glasses on, and pull up a seat. There is a lot of detail within these assemblies. First up, note the pump length and how it is retained along with connector configuration on the OE pump.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104539[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Now the kit pump (pay attention to the pivot point of the float arm and notice how much it clears the pump harness connector and store for future use).</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104540[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>For those of you that might be considering a simple pump swap/upgrade, study the plastic housing around the top of each pump assembly...</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104541[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104542[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104543[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I'm not so sure that these same Walbro pumps could be adapted to the '07-'09 plastic pump body.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, 2010 owners can simply install the new pump at this point and move on. Not so fast for 2007-2009 GT500 owners. No, you must take the difficult path each and every time.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />epper:</p><p></p><p>To begin, the fuel level sensor that comes on the new pump must be replaced with your original sensor (thanks Ford for changing them!). Note where the yellow wire enters the '07-'09 sensor (at the bottom).</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104544[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The 2010 sensor has the wire entering at the top (they are soldered at opposite ends of the float swing arc inside the sensor).</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104545[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So you need to disassemble each and swap sensors. Remove a small screw at the bottom of the stamped tin bracket, cut off the requisite zip tie, split the heat shrink (carefully) and disconnect the snap in connector beneath.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104546[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>If you were to study the sensor location onto each bracket very carefully, you'd note that they aren't in the exact same location - again, thanks Ford!</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104547[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>There you have it. A now, as directed, complete assembly - that has a fuel level sensor float arm that binds upon the electrical connector for one of the larger pumps and holds the float up. Not what you want unless running out of gas is your thing.:fm:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104548[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The interference point...</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104549[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>More improvising skills to pull from my ass.</p><p></p><p>I studied the connector, the harness that goes into it, the float arm - everything. I determined that shaving the corner off the plug would work. The portion I intended to trim had no effect on the ability of the harness/pump connectors to interface or remain connected, so I shaved it with a fresh razor knife.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104550[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I also tweaked the stamped bracket by bending it in towards the pump ever so slightly.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]104551[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 10022727, member: 83412"] Today was going to be the day to finish up this project. The day to turn the key and unlock the door and hopefully, get to see the other side. [b]THE PUMP[/b] I had this funny feeling that this portion of the install might be a bit of, let me say, a challenge. So let's dive in headfirst, shall we? To access the in-tank fuel pump you need to first extricate the rear seat from the vehicle. Simply push in at the base of the seat on each side, lift, and toss. :-p The pump is located in the tank beneath a large rubber plug, on the driver side of the vehicle. [ATTACH=full]104535[/ATTACH] Carefully peel back and set aside the plug. Disconnect the harness and the fuel line connector. Be ready to capture any residual fuel in the line, as a small amount will undoubtedly leak out. [ATTACH=full]104536[/ATTACH] Just like it has been done for years on Ford vehicles, a brass punch (or fuel tank lock ring wrench) and a SFH, and you are a few taps from releasing the pump. [ATTACH=full]104537[/ATTACH] At this point I have to mention the difficulty in getting the pump out. It is [b]very[/b] difficult. Rotating the pump, squeezing certain parts , carefully tipping the assembly each way...I'm telling you, it is a downright bitch. In addition, you have to manage to disconnect the fuel cross-over tube quick connect coupling from the pump - with only an inch or two of pump slipped out and up. Once released it disappears inside (but atop) the tank. In case I forget to mention it later, yeah, it was a bitch connecting it when I put the new assembly back in. No shots, as I was concerned about an explosion from the camera flash as the fumes from the tank are plentiful, to say the least. Once out, I placed the original GT500 pump assembly (on left) next to the unit supplied with this kit. [ATTACH=full]104538[/ATTACH] This is where I'm going to ask those of you that are considering this kit to grab a snack, put your glasses on, and pull up a seat. There is a lot of detail within these assemblies. First up, note the pump length and how it is retained along with connector configuration on the OE pump. [ATTACH=full]104539[/ATTACH] Now the kit pump (pay attention to the pivot point of the float arm and notice how much it clears the pump harness connector and store for future use). [ATTACH=full]104540[/ATTACH] For those of you that might be considering a simple pump swap/upgrade, study the plastic housing around the top of each pump assembly... [ATTACH=full]104541[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]104542[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]104543[/ATTACH] I'm not so sure that these same Walbro pumps could be adapted to the '07-'09 plastic pump body. Anyway, 2010 owners can simply install the new pump at this point and move on. Not so fast for 2007-2009 GT500 owners. No, you must take the difficult path each and every time.:pepper: To begin, the fuel level sensor that comes on the new pump must be replaced with your original sensor (thanks Ford for changing them!). Note where the yellow wire enters the '07-'09 sensor (at the bottom). [ATTACH=full]104544[/ATTACH] The 2010 sensor has the wire entering at the top (they are soldered at opposite ends of the float swing arc inside the sensor). [ATTACH=full]104545[/ATTACH] So you need to disassemble each and swap sensors. Remove a small screw at the bottom of the stamped tin bracket, cut off the requisite zip tie, split the heat shrink (carefully) and disconnect the snap in connector beneath. [ATTACH=full]104546[/ATTACH] If you were to study the sensor location onto each bracket very carefully, you'd note that they aren't in the exact same location - again, thanks Ford! [ATTACH=full]104547[/ATTACH] There you have it. A now, as directed, complete assembly - that has a fuel level sensor float arm that binds upon the electrical connector for one of the larger pumps and holds the float up. Not what you want unless running out of gas is your thing.:fm: [ATTACH=full]104548[/ATTACH] The interference point... [ATTACH=full]104549[/ATTACH] More improvising skills to pull from my ass. I studied the connector, the harness that goes into it, the float arm - everything. I determined that shaving the corner off the plug would work. The portion I intended to trim had no effect on the ability of the harness/pump connectors to interface or remain connected, so I shaved it with a fresh razor knife. [ATTACH=full]104550[/ATTACH] I also tweaked the stamped bracket by bending it in towards the pump ever so slightly. [ATTACH=full]104551[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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