First Breakdown.

[C_Datsun]

Of course on the highway my fuel pump decided to go out. Pushed the car a few hundred feet to a small pull off. Waiting on the tow now so I can use my newly found day off to replace the fuel pump

 

[Robinjo]

At least the fuel pump is easy to change. You probably could have done it on the side of the road.

 

[C_Datsun]

Turned out to be even easier… just the fuel pump fuse. Keeping an eye on it and have some spares now.

Is there an upgrade in case this is a symptom of a future problem with the pump, or do most people stick with the OEM?

 

[Waterdriver]

In my experience, when the fuel pump fuse start popping, it's a warning the pump is getting close to complete failure.
Is it the original pump that came from the donor car? Or did you install a new one during your build?

 

[Markm]

The running joke we used when we had intermittent blown fuses at the dealership was “ah, we’ll just put this 30A circuit breaker in here and good to go” but seriously don’t try that. Lol

 

[C_Datsun]

The running joke we used when we had intermittent blown fuses at the dealership was “ah, we’ll just put this 30A circuit breaker in here and good to go” but seriously don’t try that. Lol

haha, I did go up 5A but that’s my limit of foolishness.

 

[C_Datsun]

In my experience, when the fuel pump fuse start popping, it's a warning the pump is getting close to complete failure.
Is it the original pump that came from the donor car? Or did you install a new one during your build?

im staring to prepare for that, since I hopefully have a small amount of time to prepare, I was trying to find out if there is an upgrade or if the stock is the best bet for under 400hp applications.

 

[Gtstorey]

Need to add your donor to your signature so it can be discussed to exactly your situation.

 

[C_Datsun]

Need to add your donor to your signature so it can be discussed to exactly your situation.

Been putting this off because I didn’t know what year donor was. Done.

 

[Gtstorey]

So I assume the low pressure pump went out? You need to check fuel pressures, both high and low to confirm. But I don’t think It’s likely that you will need an upgraded low pressure pump. And I’m not sure there is a simple drop in upgrade.

 

[Rttoys]

The running joke we used when we had intermittent blown fuses at the dealership was “ah, we’ll just put this 30A circuit breaker in here and good to go” but seriously don’t try that. Lol

Smoke test is the easiest way to find a short.

 

[ah.b.normal]

Smoke test is the easiest way to find a short.

I've seen a smoke test get out of hand, I don't always recommend it.

 

[Dale E]

Lucas - "Prince of Darkness" - best smoker ever!