Lumpskie's 1989 Grand Wagoneer Build
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Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
I think these guys have pointed you in the right direction. Testing at the pump will tell if there's any blockage/stoppage between the pump and the carb.
Also as mentioned the sock in the fuel tank collapsing is a somewhat common culprit.
I'm running a Holley red and have been for 4 or so years. It's never skipped a beat. but then again it costs about 4x as much as the one you mentioned. When i installed mine i plumbed it all with AN hose and fittings. A smart thing was installing a filter before the pump, and I installed a serviceable clear one in the engine bay right before the carb as well so I could see what was going on. I change out the pre-filter every year or two.
Also as mentioned the sock in the fuel tank collapsing is a somewhat common culprit.
I'm running a Holley red and have been for 4 or so years. It's never skipped a beat. but then again it costs about 4x as much as the one you mentioned. When i installed mine i plumbed it all with AN hose and fittings. A smart thing was installing a filter before the pump, and I installed a serviceable clear one in the engine bay right before the carb as well so I could see what was going on. I change out the pre-filter every year or two.
lumpskie
Independent Thinker
So, do you have to drop the tank to check that sock on an '89? I might as well check while I install the Holley Red this weekend.
Also, looking at BJ's sending unit... is the fuel sock you guys are talking about the "fuel pickup tube filter"?
http://www.bjsoffroad.com/Fuel-Level-Sending-Unit-br1986-1991-Grand-Wagoneer_p_842.html
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Mitch502
Explorer
that looks like it.
they can be all different shapes, but here you go: http://onsc4x4.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_0157.jpg
they can be all different shapes, but here you go: http://onsc4x4.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_0157.jpg
Should be able to get it out without dropping the tank. There's an access panel under the rear seat if you fold it forward, which you should be able to pull the sending unit/sock out from. You might have to remove the carpet (I don't have rear carpet installed yet so don't know how far it extends).
lumpskie
Independent Thinker
I pulled the carpet back to the cargo rails and saw this panel. Is this the one you were talking about?
Mitch502
Explorer
In case he doesn't answer in time, I'd say yes. Eyeball it and see if it seems to line up with the top of the tank where the pump sits. That's usually what the access panels look like...but usually they're bolted/screwed down. I guess it's old enough they used rivets instead of screws/bolts?
Zeiderman
Adventurer
Check this out......it's 5 pages but it goes into getting into the fuel tank, I also posted about using a large axle nut socket to remove the sending unit. Page 4 is where I chime in.
http://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9766
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http://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9766
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Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
lumpskie
Independent Thinker
I just finished this thread. I had a lot of good information in there. I look like blowing air back into the tank isn't a big deal. I'll do that while I'm replacing the pump, just in case.
thethePete
Explorer
^ It isn't, but it can leave you stranded down the road. If the sock on an older vehicle is clogged, it's usually a build up of fine rust so blowing it out will clear it for a short time but you'll be back to where you were in short order... Ask me how I know 
I didn't, somebody else did
. But yeah, there are just sheet metal screws in mine. I had to open it up to clean the sending unit connection so my fuel gauge would read (more) correctly as it was really corroded.