4kcsq Fuel Filter Frustration Gone! (sort of)

[Huw Powell]

> New problem(s) though.  First, those little copper washers.  Do I need to
> replace them or just make sure I put them back on?  I put the whole dilly back
> together again, (washers in the right places) had my pops rev the engine, no gas
> spewing out.  However, I am going on a road trip soon and don't want to find
> out the hard way in the middle of Arkansas or something.

You are "supposed" to use new ones.  It is more reassuring to do so.
But, if it is all sealed up with the old ones and staying dry, you're
fine.  I know I'll hear corrections if I am wrong...

> Second, my fuel pump.... pretty sure I should
> replace the pump, but I don't want to spend 200+ bucks on a new one.

You should be able to get them for $180, I think.  Ok, maybe plus
shipping...

> Are there
> any newer models (80, 90, 100, etc.) that use the same pump?  How reliable
> would it be to pull one off a wrecked 87 4kcsq?

Unless I was running a junker, ie, minimal investment, I would never
bother to put a used fuel pump on.  IE, if I like the car and want "the
most" from it, it gets a new fuel pump... and filter, little black
plasic hoses, even a new regulator.  They're good for ten years,
easlily, so why not make the whole assembly new?  Um, maybe the $400 or
so investment, I suppose.  But it is worth it.

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Huw Powell

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