fuel pump rewire

[howie3]

I started to rewire my fuel pump today and I ran into a, lets just call it a snag. I found the grommet that I am supposed to pass my main wire though is off, don't ask why I got the car used. The grommet itself was off the plastic piece that attaches to the fire wall. I tried for 2 hours and could not get that piece on. My question is, is there a trick to getting this grommet on this plastic piece or am I fu..ed? BTW I am using the vfaq.com- raktron page for the info. I'm ready to just goop it with silicone. Any help would be great. Peace.

 

[playitlouddsm]

It should just pop in place, unless its damaged somehow.

 

[howie3]

It would pop into place if it the plastic piece was inside the grommet. But it's not. There is nothing damaged that I can see.

 

[1badtsi]

just use some styrofoam insulation, that grommet is just there to prevent wires rubbing on the metal, so im sure you can think somethin up

 

[hewhoisknot]

Just do what I do and tape the heck out of your wires with electrical tape where it passes through the firewall.

BUN

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

I just pass mine through the steering boot. Have boost gauge and wideband going through it. No leaks or anything.

 

[DSMunknown]

http://www.plymouthlaser.com/fwdwire.htm


I'm not completely sure I see the problem here. A small assortment of grommets are cheap (depending on which ones you choose). Go down to your local NAPA/CAPS/Autozone/car-parts-store/Home Depot and pick some up. Then finish the install.

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List of universal NAPA grommets available
The product seen below

NAPA item number: BK 7354405 ---> about $20

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[howie3]

Thanks for the help guys I fixed it.

 

[Ajax]

Quick question I am busy installing a second walbro inline so figured I need to rewire both pumps. Can I just run one 10G wire to both pumps, or one 10G to each pump or a thicker single wire and then split it by the pump?

 

[hopwoodp]

I would try to run two ten gauge wires. One to each pump. Running a 10g to both pumps is like running two 20g wires to each. I would just use two wires from the battery and keep it simple in case you run into electrical problems later.

 

[TurboAnything]

ya you want to keep them on seperate relays with at least a 12 gauge wire.

 

[Ajax]

So stick the two wires instead of running one say.....6G and split it at the pumps? Two relays is going to be a pain but I do have two with the harnesse laying around that I can put to use.

 

[TurboAnything]

remember that the higher the strand count in the wire the more current it can flow cause voltage moves on the outside of the strand not the whole thing.

 

[DirtyBirdRacing]

I would go with one 10G wire to each pump (two wires total) along with individual relays for each pump.

Bill

 

[Ajax]

Yeah I ended up using 2-10G pieces each with there own relay if for one day I run into high idle pressure I can install a pressure switch for the second pump. But now I am second guessing the inline pump bc I heard they wine waaaay more than an intank one!