Mechanical Lift Pump Questions

[Koots]

Is the 6.2L mechanical lift pump specific to the 6.2L or can i use a gasoline pump without an issue?

I ask because i live in Labrador, where i can barely get new parts for this old of a truck, let alone an old diesel and if i can find parts it takes more than a week to get here. So i was wondering if i could just go with something else for the time being.

 

[ak diesel driver]

heck I'd try it they sure look the same.

 

[Acesneights1]

Just put an electric one on and be done with it. The Mech ones suck anyway. it will start better with electric. You need about 7 psi. A stock electric fuel pump for a later 6.5TD works very well. as for the hole where the mech pump is you can just leave the mech pump in place disconnected or make a block off plate. A gasser block off plate might even work.

 

[Koots]

I didn't know i could disconnect the pump. that is a good option until i can get a proper block off plate. I saw one on summit that has a fitting built in, perfect for a turbo oil return. it will do me good until i can get a new one wired in place. Thanks!

 

[Turbine Doc]

X2 on electric lift pump, then just get a plate off a 6.5 in junk yard that is were the 6.5 turbo oui return is and you can plug it off now, and then use for turbo later if you decide to add a turbo to it

 

[Acesneights1]

Have no fear about leaving the old Mech LP in place until then. Some will say you can't but all of mine have been that way for years without issue.

 

[3500GMC]

Just don't plumb the Electric LP 'through' the mech LP...

 

[turbonator]

I didn't know i could disconnect the pump. that is a good option until i can get a proper block off plate. I saw one on summit that has a fitting built in, perfect for a turbo oil return. it will do me good until i can get a new one wired in place. Thanks!

dont worry koots, when i send your j-code, i have a turbo oil return plate i can throw in with it.....