SILVERADO126 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 This is my How-To on installing a Walbro 255LHP fuel pump on my 2003 Silverado SS with the return style fuel system. If theres anything you feel I need to add or change, feel free to chime in. First I dropped the fuel tank by removing the 3 hoses and 2 electrical connections. Followed by the 2 straps holding the tank in place. Just make sure you have ran the tank low so your not bench pressing 20+ gallons of fuel. I ran the truck till the low fuel light was on and was able to drop it and lift it back up fairly easily. You can also remove the bed if you prefer to avoid the above. It just will take a few friends and maybe even a few beers to get it off. With the tank out, I used a large screwdriver and a hammer to remove the retaining ring. Then remove the pump assembly. Next, dissemble the pump assembly completely and with a die grinder, I ground the bottom of the pump housing smooth so the new pump would fit in place. I also had to do a little grinding to the underside so the new sock would slide onto the bottom. I then installed the new pump into the cage. The pump fit fairly snug, but I did drill two holes and secured the pump just for some more piece of mind. The kit I used was from Magna Charger for the 04-up silversado’s with the non return fuel system so the hose supplied in the kit was not long enough. So I used some high pressure fuel line and clamps. You will then have to cut the electrical connector off the harness and crimp on 2 push on style connectors to plug into the new pump. Final product Final step is to reassemble the pump assembly and reinstall into the tank. You can now rest assure you have plenty of fuel for your future mods. DO YOU REMEMBER THE MODEL NUMBER FOR THE PUMP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everfife Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Rob777, your truck started sputtering? I have the Walbro 255 pump and lately my truck has been doing the same thing. I am showing 60 psi on my Guage. Let me tell you, one huge headache over this. It's intermittent. Will work fine one minute, the next it's sputtering like I dropped a cylinder. I'm not getting any codes either Edited May 15, 2014 by everfife (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmel1 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Has anyone done tie on a return less system. Really needing some help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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