Aviator pump problem

[misterb]

I dropped the pump today to install the new Aviator pump and lo and behold, it looks nothing like whats in my 1998 Cobra. The "hat" on the top of my old pump has a outlet and return, the new pump doesn't, and it doesn't even look the same.

Do the Avaitor pumps have a return?

:fm::fm:

 

[95PGTTech]

what year is it from? most ford stuff 99+ is returnless. early 98 model year cobras are return fuel system, late model 98's are returnless, that's why most fuel kits recommend swapping to a 98 early fuel pickup, etc.

 

[misterb]

The car is a 1998 Cobra- here's the p/n of the pump I have:

5C5U9H307CA24907072826A

 

[misterb]

The pump I got is like this one, but my hat has a supply and return line.

Am I supposed to remove the pump and replace the pump in my basket?

 

[006]

The pump I got is like this one, but my hat has a supply and return line.

Am I supposed to remove the pump and replace the pump in my basket?

Correct. All you need is the motor.

You do not need the bucket assembly and hat (it is useless on mustangs and will not fit or mount). All you need from that whole mess is the little motor with a green plastic top. That is the pump itself.

p.s. Thanks for using our image for the reference. I knew the pic would come in handy one day when I took it. :-D

 

[fourvalvegt]

just pull the pump out of the assembly and i cant remember if you have to replace the connector or not on these

 

[Toasty]

Correct. All you need is the motor.

You do not need the bucket assembly and hat (it is useless on mustangs and will not fit or mount). All you need from that whole mess is the little motor with a green plastic top. That is the pump itself.

p.s. Thanks for using our image for the reference. I knew the pic would come in handy one day when I took it. :-D

Sorry to hijack, but I have a couple of questions;

How many LPH are those units (The aviator pumps) rated for?

Does anyone have a ford part number handy?

Cheers!

 

[scotty98]

Sorry to hijack, but I have a couple of questions;

How many LPH are those units (The aviator pumps) rated for?

Does anyone have a ford part number handy?

Cheers!

271lph and 277lph on 04 & up models just call steve or look in the link for ford parts. And yes all you need to do is remove the pump it self, and re insert it into the 98 basket. perfect drop in.

 

[misterb]

The new part number is 5c5z-9h307-a

 

[misterb]

I got it installed- my experience has been to use only the pump from the Aviator piece, and everything else from the old basket. The electrical connection plugs right in.

 

[crazycarlo]

how hard is it to get the basket and stuff off as Im going to need to replace my fuel pump when I get my supercharger.

 

[misterb]

how hard is it to get the basket and stuff off as Im going to need to replace my fuel pump when I get my supercharger.

Not very hard..

1) Three bolts on filler tube, unhook harness going to top of hat, vent tube by filler tube and tiny vent on top, another bolt on the filler tube bracket.

2) Use fuel disconnect tool for supply & return.. have rag for gas drops (inevitable) that will fall in eye.. safety glasses would be better.

3) Main fuel tank straps (three bolts) and then lower tank with jack and piece of wood for stability. Filler tube slides right out.. it goes in about 5".

4) Remove bolts around "hat" where basket is underneath.

5) Pry off with flat head screwdriver, and be ready to guide plastic hose and fuel level float out. Then reach in with left and right index fingers to press in tabs and the entire basket will come out.

6) Remove, on top, 5 tiny 5mm screws with nut-driver or socket which will remove the "roof" of the basket, exposing actual pump which will have a two-wire press connector that comes off. Pump then slides right up and out. Wire connector on new pump is the same.

7) Replace with Aviator pump (use all old parts, rubber boot on bottom, and remove spring steel clip on bottom) that will impede installing the filter "sock" properly.

8) Reinstall in reverse order.

While the tank was down, I drilled the holes for the Taylor battery box for my battery relocation. I didn't want to puncture the tank- so it worked out well.

I would recommend repacing the fuel filter and fuel pump sock (if you can find one!) because the stuff is out.

Interesting product - don't know if it would work on 96-98's. It has -AN lines and provisions for two pumps, seems like a nice (but costly) piece. However- if it saves a motor from going lean and burning a piston it's worth every penny!

http://www.lethalperformance.com/pa...ecision-works-03-04-cobra-billet-top-hat.html