I installed a new fuel tank and now...

[331 stang91]

So I installed a new fuel tank, fuel lines, and sending unit. The pump is only a year old. The weird thing is that when I turn the key the pump doesn't make any noise like it did before when i would turn the key into the on position, but the can started up ok. Anyone know why all of a suddun the pump doesn't make the normal noise it would usually make during startup? Thanks

 

[superhuaman]

Anyone know why all of a suddun the pump doesn't make the normal noise it would usually make during startup? Thanks

Maybe the new tank is thicker steel or something, and it's just quieter?

 

[331 stang91]

The tank is the same thickness. I've heard of the pumps making noise when you turn the key ,its a normal thing. Thats why I'm woundering why its not making any noise. Thanks for the response, any other theories?

 

[superhuaman]

hmm. its possible that the wiring to the pump is not connected, or the relay, fuse, etc. is bad. one time i had a ford contour that started and ran with the fuel pump disconnected. check your fuel pressure and see if it is at spec or at what you have it set at.

 

[331 stang91]

The fuel pressure is at the right settign but I'll check over the wiring and fuses Thanks

 

[Jaswir]

maybe it might be going out... mine didnt make much nosie before it went out... does it start fine? hard to start??

 

[331 stang91]

It started good and the pump is only 1 year old so hopefully its not going out

 

[superhuaman]

well i wouldnt worry about it then