Fuel pump is not working

Hikerwlb221

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Dropped tank and skid case to replace rotted skid case. Pump pressure was perfect before tank was removed so I only replaced filter/regulator that's on top of module. After reinstall added 5gals new gas. Drove a short distance to check it out. Started immediately and ran great. After sitting for a few days went to start and now fuel pump not working. Is there something to check before pulling tank again. Relay seems to be ok. Swapped with horn relay which is the same and it works. Suggestions
 
Does the fuel pump prime when you turn the ignition to the on position?
 
Try pulling the wire connector apart and test the leads, there will be an orange and black (the 2 thicker wires) wires to the pump. Make sure the ground is good and there is a momentary 12v (2 seconds) on the Orange wire if the power side is good.
 
Try pulling the wire connector apart and test the leads, there will be an orange and black (the 2 thicker wires) wires to the pump. Make sure the ground is good and there is a momentary 12v (2 seconds) on the Orange wire if the power side is good.
Ok will try that on Friday. If that checks out I'll remove pump to see if I can check it outside the tank. I'm great at all types of restoring but horrible at diagnostic. Thanks
 
X2 to the above. It's either the connection, or the fuel pump itself is bad (which is possible, even on a new pump).
 
X2 to the above. It's either the connection, or the fuel pump itself is bad (which is possible, even on a new pump).
Ok thanks. Just strange that pressure checked good before I pulled it out and started great after reinstall and all of a sudden stops. Must b a ghost in my jeep
 
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Our Jeeps are starting to show their age and I have come across wire corrosion issues on the vehicle side fuel pump wire connector.
 
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Will do Thanks. If I have to order a new pump any easy way to tell if its 15 or 19 gallon

They are all the same actually (y)

Since the Bosch pump is no longer made, I've heard good things about the Delphi unit.
 
Will do Thanks. If I have to order a new pump any easy way to tell if its 15 or 19 gallon

As Chris stated they are both the same so if your replacing the pump order a 19 gallon unit. If you actually have the tank designated as a 15 gallon it can be simply modified into the 19 gallon by shortening the vent inside the tank when you open it up.
 
As Chris stated they are both the same so if your replacing the pump order a 19 gallon unit. If you actually have the tank designated as a 15 gallon it can be simply modified into the 19 gallon by shortening the vent inside the tank when you open it up.
Ok thanks