88-98 Chevy/GMC 1500/2500/silverado pickup truck Fuel pump - Tipped bed method

[@kevinpeterson4098]

My original fuel pump quit working, so I dropped the tank. Glad I did because it was all rusted on tank,pump ring and lines. I am going new with everything, I tried to look up fuel lines, but the want like$100 for them. I'm just going to cut the compression fittings off the new pump,flair the ends and run rubber fuel line. It only has like 10-13 pounds of pressure so it will be fine!!! I like your video, and I thought of this before I seen your video btw.

[@MikesRepairs86]

Hell yeah! Im going to redo mine all nylon as well this winter.

[@MikesRepairs86]

If you have a vortec motor or 95+ truck the fuel system is high pressure 30+ psi do not use rubber it will leak.

[@kevinpeterson4098]

Yep! I am driving a 1992 model, but if I did have a 1995 I would definitely go with fuel injection quality rubber fuel hose! Probably braided too! Thanks for the information!

[@Hexauslion]

the reason I liked your video and watched or well listend to most of it was due to the fact you took the time to show every detail of the pump, I was able to see what I would need to do to modify one with a stronger pump out of a 99 model truck to retrofit into a 89 Silverado, reason being I installed a 5.7 vortec and im using its computer and wire harness for the whole truck conversion and the pressures of the two pumps are very different between a tbi and a spider injection I think the tbi needed about 40psi where the vortecs required 55-60. thanks for the video. I hopefully wont even have to do this if I can just swap fuel tanks if it will fit on the Silverado being the tank id like to use comes out of a chevy tahoe

[@traviscarr6536]

I guess it all depends on how rusted your bolts, nuts are on your vehicle. I dropped the fuel tank on the ground on my 91 short bed Chevy K1500 in about 30 minutes. Two straps with a bolt in one and a nut to loosen on the other. 4 nuts on a brace supporting the tank and it was on the ground.

[@MikesRepairs86]

Wish I had that luxury! It's a Minnesota truck, so well salted and rusted.

[@hawkdsl]

Fuels pumps are cheap for the these trucks... Always buy a NEW pump, and a NEW fuel strainer. Work smarter, not harder. Nice vid Mike.

[@burnusswarthout2041]

I did a bed off fuel pump replacement on an f250 a couple years ago.I raised the bed up enough to get 2 2x6 on either side,with pieces of 1 " pipe in between them.I then put some weight in the front of the bed,and rolled it back out of the way.

[@cadejasiah9592]

Pro trick : you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.

[@cesarfernando7239]

@Cade Jasiah Definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for since december myself :D

[@cj8172]

That sounds like a great idea, I'm trying to visualize it but cant quite get my brain to work it out. Can you please explain that in more detail for me?

[@RJMx-zz8nq]

great vid Mike. very thorough, too bad about the bad pump, but i had questions about exactly that and fuel pump replacement installation. Great walk through. Thanks

[@MikesRepairs86]

R.J. Mx no problem happy to help

[@roystoys3099]

You Had A Lot Of Trust In A Used Pump. Especially With Idiots That Run The Tank Down To E Often & Never Change Fuel Filters. All That Work, I Would Just Get New Parts & It Will Last Another 10 Years.

[@MikesRepairs86]

If you watched the whole video i did put in a new pump in the end. Also the original pump lasted way more than 10 years.

[@DavidParker-cf2km]

Where can I get the front fuel lines for an '89 K2500 w/ 359 and automatic?

[@manuelhuerta7909]

Good job good detail u should have used a new pump in the beginning

[@WV591]

good job. tu ...but man that is the hardest way to replace pump. i think i will go with the hole in the cab route like most .

[@MikesRepairs86]

I'd rather put the work in and not have a bed with a hole in it. I did consider it though, but my bed is rust free, gonna keep it hole free as well.

[@n.l.vnightowl7608]

is it the same changing the fuel pump from a 1992 Silverado

[@MikesRepairs86]

+North Nightowl yes it's the same process, possibly more or less bolts depending on your cab size and bed size

[@n.l.vnightowl7608]

Mike Balroop thanks for the information ,I just finished putting the fuel pump on

[@LisaLisa815]

Thanks for sharing, new subscriber here.

[@lh98]

What would happen if you connected the wires backwards to the sending unit? Does it reverse the full when empty and empty when full or might it cause the gauge to go down when the truck is on and up when it goes off? Some dude replaced my fuel pump and now it’s showing about 1/4 tank when it’s off and empty when it’s on.

[@MikesRepairs86]

If the sender wires are swapped it would def give you weird readings, kind of like what you described and more!.

[@allan9593]

good job fast and safe.

[@dannypederson4054]

How did that yellow plug come off

[@MikesRepairs86]

Just pulled it off, I think mine was broken.

[@Mx-no9yb]

I changed my fuel pump and it went out hours later help

[@atcaleb]

Nice vid, Ive got a rotten return line between the tank and frame to deal with. How you like those winterforce tires? I put a set on a f-150 a week ago, great so far but no snow in Iowa til december probably.

[@MikesRepairs86]

+Caleb Welte replace the line with a nylon one, I'll be doing a vid this spring on that. The winter forces are great have not let me down in the snow yet. I also have like 7 70lbs sand bags in the back as well.

[@stennycustom]

do you happen to know whch line should goto fuel filter? i thinki got lines mixed up.

[@MikesRepairs86]

Not off the top of my head, sorry, did this job a few years ago.

[@stennycustom]

@@MikesRepairs86 I ended up just unhooking line until I found feed to go to filter my lines were backwards

[@robertgreatsinger9179]

Thanks

[@nascar3fan108]

Did yours misfire randomly when it had a hole before you replaced?

[@matthewkerssies475]

Would this be the same process and parts as a 1991 Chevy 1500 with a 6.2 diesel?

[@MikesRepairs86]

Sorry but no, the diesel trucks have a total different body harness, not saying it can't be done but there would be a lot of wire chasing.

[@DrDelifresh]

Wouldnt this bend your other side bolts?

[@MikesRepairs86]

+ᴍᴇsᴍᴇʀɪᴢᴇ as long as you loosen em up first it will give em enough slack. Done it a few times haven't bent a bolt yet.

[@jesserobledo3439]

@@MikesRepairs86 fucking genius

[@nunya8866]

HELPPPP.... Before I replaced the fuel pump on my 94 silverado c-1500 2wd 5.0 the gauge would go way past the full mark and it would run out as soon as it hit the red for reserve on gauge. Ok now I had to replace the fuel pump and now my gauge isn't working at all and my headlights will go to flashing at times. Any ideas?? Thanks for any help!! Just hitting for any help I can get. Had some guy do the work now with this he seems to have left me high and dry..

[@blacktahoe6409]

Sounds like a ground issue

[@FSEVENMAN]

Your headlight sounds like a separate issue completely unrelated to the fuel pump I don't think you can screw anything up doing a fuel pump but like I told this guy do the whole sending unit with the pump it cost the same so why wouldn't you

[@DanMariusGaming]

nice car, subbed

[@FunnyVideos-bx3te]

Nice video

[@FSEVENMAN]

Dude I have a 94 I like your video but I replaced my fuel pump once and I replaced the pump and sending unit because they were essentially one piece I don't know why you wouldn't just change the whole sending unit it's affordable

[@MikesRepairs86]

I needed the truck the same day and i was looking at a week to have the whole sending unit ordered, they had the bare pump in stock.

[@dennisfrier3191]

Big difference in price !

[@augiealvarezii]

just got a fuel pump for my 92. it was like $40 versus the $200 fuel assembly.

[@mitchcake125]

Does it bend the box when you jack up the one side and leave the other side still bolted on??

[@MikesRepairs86]

Nope, not at all

[@MrTarkus007]

i luved your video was great i just had mine changed (fuel pump) by a butcher mechanic & afterwards told me it was an electrical problem truck didn't start now my gas gauge is stuck on full got the truck to running by another dude but now im still fucked cause i don't know what to do about the gas gauge probably have to change the whole sending unit ,,,, what do think ?? thanks where you from ,im from montreal

[@MikesRepairs86]

+nick diaz yeah sounds like you might have to change out the sending unit. But before doing that is day check the wiring make sure its all plugged in tight.

[@sanjuanc98]

Like how much is the cost to do that job

[@MikesRepairs86]

Shops around me quoted out like 700 for the job.

[@davidfink9729]

To do yourself is about 100 bucks at most

[@robertgreatsinger9179]

Neat !

[@Calvin_Janik]

I just subbed:) nice Vids!

[@slayer53ownsu]

nice vid

[@theps4progamingbros310]

Is this Osha approved lol 😆

[@MikesRepairs86]

You know it!

[@chrishood3166]

why is every video on doing this job show no one ever just removing the fuel tank?

[@MikesRepairs86]

+Chris Hood it's easier this way, tank straps are a pain to get off and my tank was almost 3/4 full.

[@chrishood3166]

Ok...10 4 makes sense man,i was just curious i have a 94 i think pump is going bad,i hear it running but no start now

[@leNeeecholas]

Have to do this on my 89 this weekend but I'm draining the tank because it's 4 year old gas. Is it easier to remove the tank than remove the box if the tank is empty?

[@CCWP0251]

It's much easier to lift the bed, or simply slide it back 2 feet to access the top of the tank. Tank straps are never fun to remove, and if the tank has any fuel in it whatsoever it will be way too heavy to drop it slowly. Plus the wiring connection for the fuel pump is harder to reach if you're dropping the tank. It is right there and accessible if you lift the bed.

[@Joseph-iw7su]

I chose to drop the tank....wasn't that hard....BUT, let me first say this: ....Long story short, RESET your computer before doing any trouble shooting........I think I needlessly changed my pump.

[@MikesRepairs86]

The computer has nothing to do with the pump on his model, it's a straight forward system that runs through the oil pressure switch.

[@johnmcdonald8890]

@@MikesRepairs86 can u explain that, I'm getting ready to change my fuel pump but I've also had an oil pressure problem

[@chandlermiller8099]

John McDonald on my 92 it had a sensor on the back of the motor where the rotor was at that told you how much oil pressure you had goin and if it says none then you might have that sensor that went out

[@chandlermiller8099]

John McDonald damn man is it just not showing any pressure at all or just really low??

[@jorgesalas990]

Hey man my oil pressure gauge acts up it goes erratic when i press the gas it responds but all crazy , also the truck is idling bad almost like its gonn turn off and wants stall when i put it in drive

[@Lightningrodmcgee]

Prob your tbi needs rebuilt

[@MikesRepairs86]

It's not a tbi truck

[@DeVaughnReese]

I just subbed but great video #pleasereturn

[@MrWILL0038]

repission the cam next time , all we see is elbows

[@MikesRepairs86]

+will m Sorry didn't have the tripod with that day. The camera was clamped in my bench vise.

[@godzillazf18]

reposition*

[@jasmith1867]

The wind doesn't like your video either

[@MikesRepairs86]

Mother nature and I are always fighting.

[@xia9824]

I see that lifting the bed is stupid

[@MikesRepairs86]

To each their own, make sure to post a video of how you did it better!