Tman's KK wrote:
Found the issue last night. The loom was melted and looked partially chewed through, probably from the driveshaft, and the wiring finally quit out. Made a new connection, wrapped in tape and new wire loom. Looks brand new. Glad I didn't go to a shop, would have charged me for a new fuel pump and wouldn't have ever told me about this free fix. Pump works fine, I'll probably just hold onto the new pump.
How long is a fuel pumps life normally?
Glad you found the problem!
I never run my fuel below 1/4 tank.
Here is a real life example of why;
My brother-in-law used to run his Jeep Grand Cherokee tank to empty before getting fuel. In 8 years he went thru 3 pumps. Then I bought the rig from him. (it also had "trany" problems [ 2 rebuilt tranys in 8 years, it would not shift into overdrive.]). I replaced the dead pump (replaced the trany cooler/Radiator) and my daughter has now had the rig for 8 years. She always fills at or before 1/4 tank. Both the trany that came with it, and the new pump are going strong.
The pump is cooled by the fuel.
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