That's what I get, GO FIGURE!

[fidstang]

Today I decided to get off my lazy a** and start working on my stang. I needed to pull my tank off and put in my brand new Walbro GSS307 (255lph) pump. Took me two hours just to drop the tank, thanks to a stuborn filler neck. When I was taking out the pump I had noticed that the wires were cut and then crimped. As I struggled with the wires getting stripped on the edge of the tank, I seen the Walbro logo. Damn it!! All that and I already had one in the tank.
My questions are: How should I clean the tank out? Will the wires that I started to strip on the edge of the pump hole cause any problems?
Should I install the new pump sence it is apart anyways?
If so what kind of wire crimps do I need to use? Don't want it to start a fire or explosion!
What's the best fuel filter to use?
Also, what is this line that is capped off? My return line maybe, if so why would someone do this?
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[Don Fiveolio]

First off....

Second, I say change out the pump and put in the brand new one. You can see a flaw in a mechanical piece. Sometimes, there's not telling when it comes to the electrical. IMHO, don't take the risk.

Steel GT

 

[SMOKEDYA]

As far as the rubber thing goes it's suppose to be like that not sure what it does but mine was like that in the 95. Did you get the $45 rubber gasket to replace where the filler neck goes into the tank? peace



john

 

[fidstang]

No I didn't, the one in there looks like it's in good shape. How should I clean the tank off inside and out? Also, when I put the new pump in, does it matter what kind of wire crimps I use to connect the old wires to the new ones?

 

[FORCED2DV8]

dont worry about cleaning the inside of the tank, put a new filter sock on it,
You can use any normal shielded crimps ( the ones with the plastic around them) I beleive they use a little vasoline inside the crimp end, Crimp them with a proper crimp tool andn your good to go, as far as cleaning the outside, button every thing up and wash with soap and water, re install.. A new fuel filter is good to have also..

 

[Daggar]

Don't use vaselline... it's petroleum based and will disolve when in contact with fuel. Use a silicone based sealant instead or silicon lubricant or di-electric grease.

 

[fidstang]

Well, my problem is that some (a lot to me) of the rust and dirt fell into the tank when I was trying to remove the pump/strainer assy. Someone at a local shop said to just hose it with water! i don't know about that? Of course I do live in GM town, they hate Fords here!

 

[Marlboro_Man]

Puor some extra gas in the tank and wash it out with that!

As for using the "butt connectors" they will work but personally i solder and heatshrink all of my wire connections. Just make sure theres no gas around where your soldering/heat shrinking and you'll be fine. It gives me a little more peace of mind to know that my connections aren't going to just pull apart.


If you've never done it , it's easy. You can buy a cheap $5-20 soldering gun and some "rosin core solder" at radio shack or even at home depot. Radio shack also sells the heat shrinking material.

 

[fidstang]

No problem, I am a SMT technician (surface mount technology) for my current employer. I used to work for Bose Corp. and for the last two years of the Michigan plant I repaired all of their over rated systems/speakers. I am just not fimilar with open connection in a fuel tank. Seems like a short or weak/old connection would cause a short/spark.