I need a fuel pump, Spectra Premium any good...
#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!
#2
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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.
#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.
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#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!
#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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#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.
#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.
#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 ***.