1986 Pontiac Firebird electric fuel pump

1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
145,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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how do you check an electric fuel pump to be sure it is not faulty before assembling into fuel tank?
Aug 13, 2008 at 8:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a container filled with gas dip the fuel pump in it below the wiring -then direct battery voltage to it-Watch out for spark-it is a dangerous technique to use-USE EXTRA CAUTION!!!!!!!!
Aug 13, 2008 at 9:55 PM
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