will fuel pump from auto zone work on 79 ford ranchero 5.8
Asked by GuruDZ7R1B Jan 04, 2024 at 05:53 PM about the 1979 Ford Ranchero
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
7 Answers
It will as long as you make sure of your engine, 5.8W or a 5.8C
beatupchevy answered 11 months ago
Make sure it's swimming in gas before you initially start it , Gas keeps the pump cool and if it's a P.O.S. auto zoo part put a religious icon up on the dash board for good measure
The fuel pump is old school, it’s mounted on the side of the engine, so it’s not soaked in fuel. However I did forget to mention that make sure it is an E10 pump. Not some NOS part they had laying in the back.
Nope those had a little eccentric that mounted to the front of the cam gear.
Yes, it's a mechanical fuel pump and you need to know if it's a Windsor, Cleveland, or Modified Cleveland engine. With emphasis on YOU need to know!! The 18 year old counter person will have absolutely no idea what you're talking about and God help you if you tell them it's a V8 351. This is one situation, when dealing with an older model, that you have to know the answers and possibly even the part number to get the right part! If possible, deal with an older (50+ year old) parts guy on this!! Hope that helps! Jim
