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Search Auto Parts Search why does my fuel pump keep breaking (mechanical)? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting iamtheguynoodles Novice Nov 28, 2011, 7:54 AM Post #1 of 5 (4449 views) why does my fuel pump keep breaking (mechanical)? Sign In My Dodge Ram 50 (87') 2.6 fuel pump has gone bad. I bought a new one, [this is a mechanical pump btw as opposed to electric], and installed. The truck fired right up. About five minutes later the truck stalled and I took the pump off finding that the arm on the pump had broken. I replaced again because that pump was on warranty and the same thing happened again, Pump Lever broke in half. My hunch is that the spacer was making the pump break. The original did not have a spacer and both of the aftermarkets had a spacer and said it must be installed. The pumps seemed to be a very close match to the original so I am thinking that the spacer may be trashing it. Suggestions? Anyone heard of this happening before?? I can Do IT Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 28, 2011, 8:19 AM Post #2 of 5 (4421 views) Re: why does my fuel pump keep breaking (mechanical)? Sign In Guessing only? Where was this spacer? I can't find one (not unusual) but a pic showed 3 different gaskets - thickness maybe? Exactly where did the arm break? T iamtheguynoodles Novice Nov 28, 2011, 8:27 AM Post #3 of 5 (4417 views) Re: why does my fuel pump keep breaking (mechanical)? Sign In The spacer is about 1/4" thick. Additionally, there are two gaskets which I put on both sides of the spacer. (Mine was plastic but this is it) I can Do IT (This post was edited by iamtheguynoodles on Nov 28, 2011, 8:28 AM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 28, 2011, 9:29 AM Post #4 of 5 (4398 views) Re: why does my fuel pump keep breaking (mechanical)? Sign In This stinks as I never ran into this which alone means little. Any chance there are TWO spacers now on it as you mentioned it looked right without it? What was the fault if other than a common leak or not pumping with the first one you replaced? Do you still have it? Sorry - all questions. Others here may have run in to this issue?? T iamtheguynoodles Novice Nov 28, 2011, 9:37 AM Post #5 of 5 (4393 views) Re: why does my fuel pump keep breaking (mechanical)? Sign In Well I am guessing that this problem is not common. The last pump had damaged diaphram and was not working however the lever was fine. It was not leaking, and it was not pumping. I disconnected outgoing hoses and got nothing. Within the next week I will replace the pump again w/o spacer and see what happens. I can Do IT   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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