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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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In tank fuel pump?

DO a 1987 Camaro carbed have a fuel pump in the gaz tank?
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
Re: In tank fuel pump?

Most likely yes. Check for the fuel pump relay near the booster. You can jump the relay to verify that it still works with the fuel line to mech pump off.

It should also have an oil pressure switch (two wire) in addition to the single wire oil pressure sender for the dash gage.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Re: In tank fuel pump?

So it have a fuel pump in the tank and a mecanic one?

because I only get 7psi of fuel pressure.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Re: In tank fuel pump?

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So it have a fuel pump in the tank and a mecanic one?

because I only get 7psi of fuel pressure.
YES and RIGHT
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Re: In tank fuel pump?

Originally Posted by naf
YES and RIGHT
7 PSI is right?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Yes, 7 psi is all you need.
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