Walbro Fuel Pump or another unit?
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Walbro Fuel Pump or another unit? I need to get a new fuel pump but after skimming through many threads here it seems many are displeased with this pump.
I thought this was basically the only "drop in" pump and it only needed a few minor mods to fit. I'm not aware of another pump. are the Walbro pumps still ok to use or will I need to pull it every few months and get it replaced like the rumors state?
I thought this was basically the only "drop in" pump and it only needed a few minor mods to fit. I'm not aware of another pump. are the Walbro pumps still ok to use or will I need to pull it every few months and get it replaced like the rumors state?
I think all the 255 pumps are made by the same company. Over the years between buddies and myself we've all bought walbros and they've came in many differant packages with differant company names on them.
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I did not know walbro had so many problems,but on thunderracing web site they had holley in tank pumps on there I dont know how good they are however the 255 pumps are good for 800hp.I dont see anyone useing this pump though,maybe someone can offer you feedback on their reliability.( Gillbot my cam did not get here yet, but still interested in your friends zex kit).
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Originally Posted by john5632
I did not know walbro had so many problems,but on thunderracing web site they had holley in tank pumps on there I dont know how good they are however the 255 pumps are good for 800hp.I dont see anyone useing this pump though,maybe someone can offer you feedback on their reliability.( Gillbot my cam did not get here yet, but still interested in your friends zex kit).
I'm just looking for a reliable pump I won't have to worry about.
The Walbro is a very reliable pump They have been known to go out on occation but they make pumps for most every OE company and the Holley mentioned is a Walbro just in different package. There are millions on the road and yes you hear of every single failure here.
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Originally Posted by Nasty N8
The Walbro is a very reliable pump They have been known to go out on occation but they make pumps for most every OE company and the Holley mentioned is a Walbro just in different package. There are millions on the road and yes you hear of every single failure here.
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Originally Posted by gillbot
Any other ideas?
if one persons walbro fails. they post about it.
the other 2000 people that put in a walbro that month, dont have a problem, and dont post about it.
for example, i havent made a thread stating my walbro has worked perfectly for the last 22k.... but a couple people who have had a problem, have posted about theirs failing multiple times.....
see my point?
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I saw and understand your and everyo one elses point but MY point was that I see more and more walbro pump threads get started here and i'm wondering if there is a recent bad batch or something else.
Originally Posted by gillbot
I saw and understand your and everyo one elses point but MY point was that I see more and more walbro pump threads get started here and i'm wondering if there is a recent bad batch or something else.
to be perfectly honest, 90% of the time, its the installers fault. i just dont bother posting that because i cant prove it, and it doesnt help anyway.
ive seen people put power to a new pump, when its not in fuel.. and they wonder why its fried, or doesnt pump as much as it should... well duuh. you partially melted the impeller.
ive seen people with crap visible in the bottom of their tank, install a new pump... ******* stupid.
ive seen LOTS of people either not use a sock, or improperly install the filter-sock.
ive seen people not connect the pump wires right.
ive seen people using splices that DONT belong in a submerged gasoline environment.
bottom line is, while its a simple job, some people just dont know, or dont think. and thats why 90% of pump failures, are the installers fault. they didnt mean to kick the key on without it in fuel.. they just wanted to check the wiring.. or whatever... they honestly dont know what they did. all they know is "it dont work".
thats just my take on the subject.
But what about for the people who actually did install it correctly, never gave it power until it was submerged, no loose connections, and it still failed after 1500 miles of driving?
Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
But what about for the people who actually did install it correctly, never gave it power until it was submerged, no loose connections, and it still failed after 1500 miles of driving?
Originally Posted by MrDude_1
well, that small minority of failures will get a new pump under warrenty, and odds are slim that they will get a second dud... odds are slim on getting a dud to begin with.
