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Originally Posted by Robert LaDuke
The mechanical pumps last a very long time. I would replace it with an OEM. Good for another 30 years.
Should be a fairly easy process. I think it's two bolts and a pair of fuel lines and you are done.
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Plus, if it takes you longer than an hour to replace the mechanical fuel pump, it'll take you even longer to remove it, mount the block-off plate, mount an electric pump, and figure out how to plumb it.
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Originally Posted by DanS HJ-45
Our '79 FJ-40 had the mechanical pump replaced by a simple electric pump. Worked fine. I didn't even realize it until I took the truck apart, that's how well it worked.
Just wire it to switch on with the key, and you'll be good to go.
Dan
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Not so much. That'll work, but there's a safety issue -- you don't want the pump fire-hosing fuel all over the place after you wreck and sever the line to the carb. Most EFI set-ups have a circuit that shuts off the fuel pump when it detects no ignition events.