Fuel pump advice needed...

[Joe Boucher]

Typo's, typo's, typo's.  The last sentence should read:
The pump will be for a TBI (15 psi), but the TPI internal pump should not have
many external differences from the TBI pump and should interchange without much
trouble.

Joe Boucher wrote:

> I've been there at this point.  One of the easist and cheapest options to
> investigate is the stock in tank.  If you have spare transportation than the
> S10, pull the tank and look at the stock sending unit.  Details to study are
> the diameter of the unit and the configuration of the locking ring and the
> number and size of the tubes coming out of it.  Now, go junkyarding and see if
> the S10 sending units with FI are the same diameter and at least the same
> number or more tubes coming out of it.  The pumps will be for the TBI units,
> but the TPI fuel shouldn't externally be much different.
>
> This is one of the things I wish I could do over on my swap.
>
> Joe Boucher
> '70 RS/SS Camaro  '81 TBI Suburban
>
> lkurek at smtpgate.anl.gov wrote:
>
> >      Guys:
> >
> >      I am installing a MPFI 3.1L engine from a Camaro into my formerly
> >      carburated S10. I *think* (we will see) I have everything accounted
> >      for mechanically, and the wiring harness modifications shouldn't be
> >      tough either. However, I am researching my option for a fuel pump
> >      capable of supplying this motor (45PSI). First, what would be the best
> >      way to go with this... a factory tank/pump from a FI truck, or should
> >      I get an inline pump and use the stock factory pickup/tank? Second
> >      question...does anyone have an inline pump they would like to sell :)
> >      I want to go the cheapest, but sufficient, route here. Also, if anyone
> >      has a line on an S10 FI tank/pump combo...I'd be interested.
> >
> >      TTYL!
> >
> >      Larry Kurek