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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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got a 5.8 in my ranger and i want to run a mechanical fuel pump on it since the stock in-tank quit on me. was going to run a rubber fuel line from mech pump to the factory fuel line but not sure if it will work or not. will a mechanical pump pull the fuel thru the fuel injected intank pump??
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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no you need to remove intake pump and replace it with a hose or something
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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/\what she said. Pull the pump assembly and replace the pump with a hose to same depth exactly.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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5/16 fuel line and about 8" is what you need.

I've done this for my carb swap. Works great.

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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by shinysideup
/\what she said. Pull the pump assembly and replace the pump with a hose to same depth exactly.
I believe that "she" is actually a "he" Joe. But either way, that person is right.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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alright, thanks guys
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