Fuel transfer pump relocation

[wil440]

Quick question, 98.5 24v. PO fitted a aftermarket fuel transfer pump, not sure what it is as not had a close look all i've done is fix the guys mistakes up to now, he removed the factory fuel filter and fitted a cheap *** inline filter before the pump, I've had the truck over a year but not really used it much because of this inline filter and as I work on large diesels for a living I'm not too eager to start when I get home especially as I work 12/6 and I fully get the no restriction fuel flow deal oh and I'm building a house in my spare time, I've fitted a cat fuel filter off of a 9.3 so my filter has no restrictions.

The pump is bolted to the block where the factory one should be and I have a fairly long fly lead for it to move it somewhere else, question is where is best, I'm thinking under the bed right near the pickup tube so keeping the suction side as short as I can, I'll be adding a relay to take the load off of the ecu and 1/2" lines, I'm sure I have a full reel of 1/2" Moroso ally fuel line from when I did the fuel system on my roadrunner,  everything already fitted is deutz plugs so easy for me working on cat equipment, I've noticed where the pump is now it vibrates a little too much for my liking especially at idle and something will break one day

[dripley]

That is a good location. The pump is the bigger question. They can leave you stranded and possibly trash the VP.

[Tractorman]

4 hours ago, wil440 said:

I'm thinking under the bed right near the pickup tube so keeping the suction side as short as I can,

 

A few years ago I bought a used FASS lift pump and mounted it onto one of the rear cab mounts right at the front of the fuel tank.  I just stayed with the factory lines and it was easy to tap into the fuel lines on the inside of the frame.  I also installed an in-line fuel strainer (Napa 3270) on the inside of the frame between the tank and the lift pump. 

 

- John

 

[IBMobile]

I fabricated an L bracket out of sheet metal and used it to mount a pump to the frame just before the tank.  You can see the screws with fender washers holding the bracket to the frame rail.  This is a set up for the Fuel Boss system priming pump.

[wil440]

Thanks for both pics, will make a start this weekend