I need a fuel pump, Spectra Premium any good...
11-03-2014, 09:43 PM
#1
I need a fuel pump, Spectra Premium any good...
Or should I pony up the extra $170 for a Motorcraft equivalent? Also, 94 extended cab, 2 tanks short wheel base, side mount is 16 gallon right? Thanks!
11-03-2014, 10:30 PM
#2
Don't know about spectra. Last one we bought was from napa, been working great for over a year.
Had to buy it to replace a cheap one (from somewhere else) that crapped out after 3 weeks. Got warranty of course but they don't come over and change it for you.
Kid tried to save $25 ...... lesson learned.
Had to buy it to replace a cheap one (from somewhere else) that crapped out after 3 weeks. Got warranty of course but they don't come over and change it for you.
Kid tried to save $25 ...... lesson learned.
11-03-2014, 10:41 PM
#3
Don't know about spectra. Last one we bought was from napa, been working great for over a year.
Had to buy it to replace a cheap one (from somewhere else) that crapped out after 3 weeks. Got warranty of course but they don't come over and change it for you.
Kid tried to save $25 ...... lesson learned.
Had to buy it to replace a cheap one (from somewhere else) that crapped out after 3 weeks. Got warranty of course but they don't come over and change it for you.
Kid tried to save $25 ...... lesson learned.
ETA: Looked at Napa and they're are mostly Spectra with a couple Airtex.
Last edited by VickMacky; 11-03-2014 at 10:59 PM.
11-04-2014, 07:37 AM
#5
11-04-2014, 08:43 AM
#6
Formerly "the_breeze"
One: drop the tank(s) if you do this, be sure to replace the tank straps. It also gives you a chance to clean and degrease the tank(s). I would recommend cleaning and buildup from the inside of the tank and cleaning and using a rust blocking primer or undercoating on the outside of the tank.
Or Two (which a lot of people prefer, for some odd reason): Remove the bed. If you do this it gives you a chance to inspect everything, replace bushings and bolts, and prime, paint, and/or undercoat the frame and underside of the bed. Make sure you unhook any plugs for lights, etc. if you take this route.
Either way it gives you a chance to do some, probably much needed, preventative maintenance.
And to answer the question that you actually ASKED: I've used Spectra Fuel pumps in several trucks before, one lasted about 3.5 years, the other lasted at least 8. I sold that truck and it still ran great. Motorcraft is definitely a better quality part but if you can't spring up the extra money a Spectra will still get the job done for some time.
Hope anything I said in my endless rambling helps!
11-04-2014, 10:00 AM
#7
It is a pain, there are two ways to do it.
One: drop the tank(s) if you do this, be sure to replace the tank straps. It also gives you a chance to clean and degrease the tank(s). I would recommend cleaning and buildup from the inside of the tank and cleaning and using a rust blocking primer or undercoating on the outside of the tank.
Or Two (which a lot of people prefer, for some odd reason): Remove the bed. If you do this it gives you a chance to inspect everything, replace bushings and bolts, and prime, paint, and/or undercoat the frame and underside of the bed. Make sure you unhook any plugs for lights, etc. if you take this route.
Either way it gives you a chance to do some, probably much needed, preventative maintenance.
And to answer the question that you actually ASKED: I've used Spectra Fuel pumps in several trucks before, one lasted about 3.5 years, the other lasted at least 8. I sold that truck and it still ran great. Motorcraft is definitely a better quality part but if you can't spring up the extra money a Spectra will still get the job done for some time.
Hope anything I said in my endless rambling helps!
One: drop the tank(s) if you do this, be sure to replace the tank straps. It also gives you a chance to clean and degrease the tank(s). I would recommend cleaning and buildup from the inside of the tank and cleaning and using a rust blocking primer or undercoating on the outside of the tank.
Or Two (which a lot of people prefer, for some odd reason): Remove the bed. If you do this it gives you a chance to inspect everything, replace bushings and bolts, and prime, paint, and/or undercoat the frame and underside of the bed. Make sure you unhook any plugs for lights, etc. if you take this route.
Either way it gives you a chance to do some, probably much needed, preventative maintenance.
And to answer the question that you actually ASKED: I've used Spectra Fuel pumps in several trucks before, one lasted about 3.5 years, the other lasted at least 8. I sold that truck and it still ran great. Motorcraft is definitely a better quality part but if you can't spring up the extra money a Spectra will still get the job done for some time.
Hope anything I said in my endless rambling helps!
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11-04-2014, 12:58 PM
#8
Formerly "the_breeze"
Many thanks. I planned on removing the bed for the same reasons you mentioned. The undercarriage looks great actually and rust isn't a concern here but I'd still like to look at everything, clean of grounds, etc. I "can" spring the MC unit but if I can save some money I'd rather do that.
11-10-2014, 07:41 PM
#9
I have replaced both of mine with Herko Red Line and they are working great and were really inexpensive. I also pinched a wire on my rear tank, solely my fault and the company replaced it anyway, free of charge. The company is based in Miami and sell on ebay. Check em out.
11-10-2014, 08:33 PM
#10
Senior Member
Difference between a distributor cap and a throwout bearing. Having to replace the cap takes 2 minutes, if that. But having to pull the trans out again is a real pain in the ***.