Hi folks,
I know this is the KJ side, but probably more KJ’s have needed fuel pumps than KK’s by now, so that’s my strategy for posting here.
I have been having what I think is low fuel pressure when the engine is hot, sort of like a vapor lock situation. If I turn the key to RUN, and the pump primes before I try starting it, usually it will start up. My fuel pump is likely tired at 188K miles and leaky internal seals may let gas flow backwards by gravity into the tank when parked.
I picked up a Mopar fuel pump today at my local junkyard with only 80,000 miles on it. It looks in good shape.
However, it looks like it’s been on a warehouse shelf for a while and has dirt and dust inside.
Question:
How do you clean that crud out? Will brake cleaner be safe for the seals? Carb cleaner? Throttle body cleaner? WD-40? Isopropyl alcohol?
I ordered a new Mopar lock ring and gasket seal for the fuel tank so we won’t have any issues with leaks.
Thanks in advance.
I know this is the KJ side, but probably more KJ’s have needed fuel pumps than KK’s by now, so that’s my strategy for posting here.
I have been having what I think is low fuel pressure when the engine is hot, sort of like a vapor lock situation. If I turn the key to RUN, and the pump primes before I try starting it, usually it will start up. My fuel pump is likely tired at 188K miles and leaky internal seals may let gas flow backwards by gravity into the tank when parked.
I picked up a Mopar fuel pump today at my local junkyard with only 80,000 miles on it. It looks in good shape.
However, it looks like it’s been on a warehouse shelf for a while and has dirt and dust inside.
Question:
How do you clean that crud out? Will brake cleaner be safe for the seals? Carb cleaner? Throttle body cleaner? WD-40? Isopropyl alcohol?
I ordered a new Mopar lock ring and gasket seal for the fuel tank so we won’t have any issues with leaks.
Thanks in advance.
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