The "lift bed" Procedure for R&R tank mounted fuel pump?

Shox · 02-15-2007, 09:34 PM

96 Silverado 305 Vortec. Desperately need a procedure for replaceing the tank mounted fuel pump on a 1/2 ton pickup. Does anyone have any tips and advice on the bed raising procedure? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Shox

bigbass140 · 02-15-2007, 10:24 PM

i had a 97 and as long as there is less than half a tank it is easier the just drop the tank instead of lifting the bed. just my opinion, i had problems with the fuel pump about every year after i replaced the factory pump. i got to a point to where i could pull the tank in about 5 mins by myself.

bradrhale · 02-16-2007, 07:18 AM

i hate dropping fuel tanks. my 77 year old grandfather lifted one corner of the bed with a jack, after taking the bolts off of course, by himself and replaced his this past year.

mrjohnwayne · 02-16-2007, 10:36 AM

replied in your other thread.

0425004x4 · 02-16-2007, 12:01 PM

it is easier to drop th tank out of the bottom. Just be sure you empty tank a lot less weight. Make sure to change sending unit at the same time as the pump. The new models make you do this as it is not optional they are one piece units.

02-15-2007, 09:34 PM	#1
Shox Full Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: First Ok Capitol Posts: 25	The "lift bed" Procedure for R&R tank mounted fuel pump? 96 Silverado 305 Vortec. Desperately need a procedure for replaceing the tank mounted fuel pump on a 1/2 ton pickup. Does anyone have any tips and advice on the bed raising procedure? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Shox

02-15-2007, 10:24 PM	#2
bigbass140 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere in texas Posts: 24	i had a 97 and as long as there is less than half a tank it is easier the just drop the tank instead of lifting the bed. just my opinion, i had problems with the fuel pump about every year after i replaced the factory pump. i got to a point to where i could pull the tank in about 5 mins by myself. __________________ 06 silverado crew 1500, 18" kmc 820 series, k&n drop in replacement filter, 40 series flowmaster in place of stock muffler, and too much stereo equipment.

02-16-2007, 10:36 AM	#4
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,220	replied in your other thread. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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02-16-2007, 07:18 AM	#3
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,605	i hate dropping fuel tanks. my 77 year old grandfather lifted one corner of the bed with a jack, after taking the bolts off of course, by himself and replaced his this past year.

02-16-2007, 12:01 PM	#5
0425004x4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 79	it is easier to drop th tank out of the bottom. Just be sure you empty tank a lot less weight. Make sure to change sending unit at the same time as the pump. The new models make you do this as it is not optional they are one piece units.