Is this Walbro a direct replacement? If not can it (or the stock mount) be modified to fit it?
I don't feel like fishing though 10 pages of posts, can you tell us (in this thread) how much the magical Walbro is?

 

They aren't magic and they are $140.

If you can't take the time to read what I have taken the time to write then I don't feel sorry for you.

 

FYI, if you end up doing this yourself it's easier to pull the bed off then to drop the tank IMO.

 

I read what you wrote a few days ago, just didn't feel like searching back through the thread.

Can you answer the first part of my question:
Is this Walbro a direct replacement? If not can it (or the stock mount) be modified to fit it? The guy is having the work done by someone else for him, just trying to get some details.

 

Sorry, I don' t feel like explaining it all again. Go to the implementing a Walbro thread. I'll answer any question you ask there.

 

Simple question
Thank's for popping in, then being too cool for the room.

Reminds me of Oilguy and the "Free Diesel, No Kidding, $0.00!!"

On Edit: whatever is cool, I was simply joking with you. I think you are taking me a bit too seriously here.

 

Big rusty mess: Lines leaking at top of tank. If they are that bad "I" would give you a parts estimate for lines (both), new tank straps and mounting bolts, and a fuel tank module. Most likely the "quick connects" are seized and will not be able to be separated from the plastic tank module without damage. Would add up labor and additional "rust tax" time for the estimate (rust always creates more probs than you can account for). Been down this road back in snow country, especially trucks that came from minnesota. Rust is an ugly thing. Another point to think about here. If his lines are this rusty what the he77 is an aftermarket fuel pump mounted to the frame going to look like after a winter or two. My feeling is that is will create more problems than it solves.

 

Just reading through the dealer's invoice, where the tech claimed the fuel pump was leaking. Not bad, just leaking. That might change things. The only leak that I have is the two lines running into the top of the tank cap. I didn't think there was a pump there. I may just order an aftermarket fuel line kit and a new cap assembly. Any ideas where to find the cap thing? Also, is there a way to test the lift pump? I'm taking the truck to a big rig dealer/mechanic shop, they can probably test it if I can give them the info. This truck will never set tread in a dodge dealer's bay again, the 2 places I've had it in have been awful. I hope this other place is able to help me, I'll be SOL otherwise.

 

I hear what you are saying JBody, his climate is somewhat "mild" we have had one (1) snow this year and salt on the road maybe 3 times so far (very little)

 

The '99s have a test port on top of the fuel canister where you can hook up a fuel pressure gauge (or have the big rig shop do it). Take the readings at idle and wide open throttle (WOT). Idle should be about 15 psi, shouldn't drop below about 5 psi at WOT. If it drops to zero you have a bad LP (or is less than 5).

Here is a picture of moderator RATTLINRAM's '99 fuel pressure hookup


~Rob

 

Thanks Hotdram. That should be simple enough. I've been searching all morning through all the lift pump/ fuel pump threads on here, and have come up with several routes to go, just deciding how much to spend on parts. Bookmarked a lot of sites. Scotty's fuel system has a nipple or port for hooking up your fp gauge, anyone know if this is same with vulcan? Either system seems to be excellent, just trying to pick one. Also, do these two kits include both fuel lines (supply and return to tank) and whatever the third one is on the tank cap. Maybe that's a vent or something?

Edit-Just saw your picture, that's a good idea with the mech. gauge reading lift pump pressure. I may try to come up with something like that in the future.

Like P.J. said, salt isn't too bad around here, my truck lived its first 3 years in Winchester VA and I guess they salted the crap out of the roads there. Either that or the guy drove it through the ocean twice a week.

 

Ditto.

Superduty, You may be on to something here, but it is WAY too confusing to wade through 11 million posts to find one answer. (I may be exagerating a tad ) I realize you have the answer in your head, but you need to put it in a consice form. When I look at a chart my eyes glaze over.

How about sell a kit? You've done all the work, there is a need, fill it!

 

If you are talking about the "cap thing" on top of the fuel tank that is your fuel module. I think you just have hoses leaking, not the fittings. In fact it probably is the return line leaking. If it was the supply line you would have air in the system. The quick connectors are a source of leaks. Just cut them off and use TWO small NEW hose clamps. Don't worry about the rust until you find out exactly what is leaking. The module is a pricey dealer item. I may have one in the shop if yours is bad. (PM me).

 

Timberman,

Looks like your truck and mine are about the same. The lift pump is mounted on the drivers side rear of the engine, kind of down below the fuel filter. Cheapest, but maybe not the best fix, is a Holley Blue pump, some fuel hose, and clamps, about $100.

 

That's where all stock pumps are located 98.5 - 02 after that, I don't have a clue.