Fuel Pump Question - 1985 GT
So I have a 1985 GT was a CFI car a very long time ago. The fuel pump went out on me yesterday.
I want to order a new pump and tank, can anyone tell me what pump I should be purchasing.
I am reading that the CFI cars came with two fuel pumps, I see LMR sells a kit converting it to one. Should I tear it down and see what I have before I order a new one?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Drew
1985 Mustang GT Hatch, Black/Grey - 351w / 5-speed / 8.8 Rear w/3.73's / A/C
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Past Owned Four Eyes -
1986 Mustang SVO, Black - sold 1/19
1985 Mustang GT Convertible / Black on Grey / 5spd / 27k original miles
1985 Mustang GT Hatch Canyon Red w/grey int / 5spd
1985 Mustang GT Hatch Canyon Red w/grey int / Sunroof / 5spd / 46k original miles
1985 Mustang GT Convertible White w/gray int / 5spd
Do you know which died? I am sure it's the high pressure pump under the car. If I were you I would just go for the 86 in tank pump and just remove the under car pump. No clue which in tank pump is best ...
1984.5 G.T.350 5.0 CFI AOD Convertible (TRX package, loaded)
K&N filter in a stock dual snorkel, GT40 heads, Edelbrock 3721 intake, MSD 8456 Dist., MSD 8227 coil
Comp cams XE254H, hypereutectic pistons
Hooker Super Comp Shorty Equal Length Headers, catted BBK H-pipe, full custom duals
Maximum Motorsports caster/camber plates and strut tower brace, 3.73 rear, dura grip (both Yukon)
Ford Performance Springs, Firehawk A/S 225/55r16 on LMR TRX r390 wheels (street)
Federal 595 rs-rr 245/40r17 and 255/40r17 on OE cobra r wheels (race)
AOD rebuilt with a 6 clutch direct drum, Koline steels stacked with 8 clutches, Kevlar band, superior shift kit, new torque converter. --Everything else stock and fully functional.
Thank you for the reply, the in tank pump died. I am assuming it still has the CFI unit and tank in it, so I did what you mentioned. I ordered a new CFI tank and pump. I do have a regulator installed as well, so I guess I can reduced the pressure. I am not very well versed in fuel systems so I am learning. Thanks again.
Originally Posted by emerygt350
1985 Mustang GT Hatch, Black/Grey - 351w / 5-speed / 8.8 Rear w/3.73's / A/C
__________________________________________
Past Owned Four Eyes -
1986 Mustang SVO, Black - sold 1/19
1985 Mustang GT Convertible / Black on Grey / 5spd / 27k original miles
1985 Mustang GT Hatch Canyon Red w/grey int / 5spd
1985 Mustang GT Hatch Canyon Red w/grey int / Sunroof / 5spd / 46k original miles
1985 Mustang GT Convertible White w/gray int / 5spd
Walbro fuel pump have generally had a good reputation.
AEM fuel pumps are newer option, but the reviews seem to be pretty good. Hoping they are correct since I just bought one for a 2004 F150.
Trey
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1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
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Thank you!
Walbro fuel pump have generally had a good reputation.
AEM fuel pumps are newer option, but the reviews seem to be pretty good. Hoping they are correct since I just bought one for a 2004 F150.
1985 Mustang GT Hatch, Black/Grey - 351w / 5-speed / 8.8 Rear w/3.73's / A/C
__________________________________________
Past Owned Four Eyes -
1986 Mustang SVO, Black - sold 1/19
1985 Mustang GT Convertible / Black on Grey / 5spd / 27k original miles
1985 Mustang GT Hatch Canyon Red w/grey int / 5spd
1985 Mustang GT Hatch Canyon Red w/grey int / Sunroof / 5spd / 46k original miles
1985 Mustang GT Convertible White w/gray int / 5spd
The 1984 CFI cars had a low-pressure in-tank pump and a high-pressure pump mounted under the car. Not sure if the 1985 CFI cars were this way or used a single pump in the tank.
Regardless of that, I used a fuel pump assembly for 1986-up in my 1984 tank using all of the factory fittings. I then removed the high-pressure pump from under the car. It works just like it was factory installed and was a very easy conversion.
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