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stump_jumper

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im am new to this site but have visited many times working on my bronco 2 my new project is a 4x4 ranger with a 2.8.the truck has been sitting for 12 yrs have the gas tank removed.and was trying to get the fuel pump to pick up the gas from a gas can but i cant get fuel to the carb.the fuel pump was working when parked.could it have gone bad? if i have to replace the pump would an electric pump be better or the mechanical one i have never worked on a 2.8 just 2.9s btw the gas tank was rusted beyond repair
 
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can anyboby help
 
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stump_jumper said:
im am new to this site but have visited many times working on my bronco 2 my new project is a 4x4 ranger with a 2.8.the truck has been sitting for 12 yrs have the gas tank removed.and was trying to get the fuel pump to pick up the gas from a gas can but i cant get fuel to the carb.the fuel pump was working when parked.could it have gone bad? if i have to replace the pump would an electric pump be better or the mechanical one i have never worked on a 2.8 just 2.9s btw the gas tank was rusted beyond repair
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It's possible the fuel pump has gone bad,or the inlet hose is dry rotted,pumps are cheap enough at your local parts store.I would stick with mechanical pump,even though I find it to be a pain to change on the 2.8L.

After 12 years of sitting idle I would say change it,they are fairly cheap.
 
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yea i just did mine monday, 26$ at napa. not very easy due to its location in the engine compartment. id stick w/ the mechanical but if you have any problems with vapor locking, a universal electric will somewhat lessen the chances of that. good luck.
 
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