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In tank, Lift Pump Retrofit

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Folks,

 

in 2010, I put the Dodge in tank Lift Pump retrofit into my 99.  Its been rock solid since.

 

As some of you might know, I have recently made a bunch of changes to my truck (ECM, Inj Pump, 275 Bosch injectors, 2000 Fuel Filter housing) and this afternoon the lift pump pressure started doing wonky things.  its normally around 18 or 19 @ idle, and 14 or 15 cruising down the highway. 

 

Sunday I took the truck/Trailer/Buggy for a ride to make sure it was happy with the hills around my area & it seemed to be quite happy.  when I got home I put the trailer away & filled up the truck to see what kind of mileage I got (10 BTW). 

 

When I got home I put some of the 2 stroke oil in it & put the truck away.  When I was headed home this evening I noticed that the fuel pressure was lower than I expected it to be, so I whomped on it & it dropping down to 7 or 8 Lbs.  I dont think I have ever seen it that low..........  and to go from 20 Lbs to 7 Lbs is very concerning...

 

so......... Im wondering.........

A: How long do these pumps live?

B: Can a slight leak in #3 injector line (@ the transfer tube), cause this to happen..... 

C: Is there an easy way to pull 33 Gallons of fuel out of the tank?

D: Does anyone make a good in-tank pump?  I know everyone is going to say put a FASS/AirDogg/AFE/ETC, pump on it.  I could but, I do like the in tank option, and if Im going to have to drop the tank to take the OEM pump out, Id like to put another one in. 

E: How long do FASS/AirDogg/AFE pumps live?  10/15 years, 100K/150K?

F: Is there any reason to think that adding the 2 stroke oil into the fuel could cause this?  I cant imagine it would, but thought I would ask;.....

 

thanks Gents.  Im back to hating this truck again.  ROFLOL. 

 

Bob

 

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I just did some searching around & found this in the banner on their home page, but cant find any details about it.  It almost looks like a dual pump setup with a return on the side of the manifold that dumps back into the pump pickup area.  Makes me wonder if they expect that an external bypass regulator is going to be used..........

 

Bob

 

 

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the video from PRI showed it had 2 pumps in it, explained it some. Might still have to call them if they don't have it on the site yet.

 

edit: found the video I watched on it, skip to 3:30 to get right to it. 

 

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    VERY cool.  I wonder if they are going to do a single pump version?   the built in regulator is nice. 

     

    thanks

    Bob

     

    Yea neat setup that will have a price tag to go with it. Fleece is famous for overcharging for their products.

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