Fuel sump or 5/8 pickup?

Powersmokin32 · Dec 31, 2012

My walbro fuel pump finally quit on me yesterday, and had to have a tow back to the house. So now it's time to do the fuel system like I had originaly planned the first go around. Just curious though as to what some of you guys opinions are on the sump vs the 5/8 pickup before I order parts this week. I already have the fuel lab pump, filters, and bases. Just need the bracket to mount them, and either the sump or pickup tube. And drop the tank next week for cleaning and install.

Wayne · Dec 31, 2012

I would hate having a hose hanging under my fuel tank, so if you feel you have to get every last drop, install the sump so the pick-up tube is pulling from the sump area. That's what I'd do, but I've never had 1/4 tank issues with a properly installed pick-up tube.

Powersmokin32 · Dec 31, 2012

I'm not going for every last drop. I fill up at 1/4 tank. I just like the idea of there being a less likely chance of sucking air.

Arisley · Dec 31, 2012

Right now I have the 5/8 pickup in my truck, it is working fine. I also have a sump sitting on my workbench, just for if I ever decide I need it.

BDP Tuner · Dec 31, 2012

I like the sump + you don't have to drop the tank.

Lowdown89 · Dec 31, 2012

I have a sump waiting to go in mine... To me it just seems like it would be less work on the pump than using a pick up tube... But I don't know enough about fuel systems to be sure just my redneck opinion lol

Whytry · Dec 31, 2012

I have a sump on mine and love it I also like how i can turn the fuel off and on since i installed a valve on mine

Groomzybanshee · Dec 31, 2012

5/8 and be done.

6.0 p-stroke · Dec 31, 2012

Sump, there's nothing worse than having quarter tank issues lol. But If you run a 5/8 pickup you'll probably be fine too as long as its done correctly.

lincolnlocker · Dec 31, 2012

5/8s pickup 50-60$, sump 140-160$... sump is constant pressure and pickup is siphon. next fuel system i do will be a sump. i have the 5/8s in my dually.

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Powersmokin32 · Jan 1, 2013

I think I'm going to order the sump. I dont really care for the lines hanging under the truck, but I stay on the hwy most of the time now. And I believe like some of use say its easier for fuel to flow out of the bottom to the pump. Who all has carries a sump? I'm using Irates fuel system and was gonna go with their pickup tube until making up my mind on the sump. So anyone besides bdp or xdp? So far bdp has my vote though.

Diezel Dawg · Jan 1, 2013

I went with a sump have had it on my truck for about 6-8 months. Got mine through alligator Performance. I like having the constant pressure.

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09stroker · Jan 1, 2013

Lines don't really hang low unless you leave lots of slack...

seeyalater5.9 · Jan 1, 2013

09stroker said:
Lines don't really hang low unless you leave lots of slack...

You could easily tuck em up out of the way so they don't catch on anything unless you literally drive through a forest

02BigD · Jan 1, 2013

Having a valve on the sump is awesome for changing fuel filter, and doing general maintenance to the fuel system. No more mess anywhere.

dirtflinger92 · Jan 1, 2013

Powersmokin32 said:
I think I'm going to order the sump. I dont really care for the lines hanging under the truck, but I stay on the hwy most of the time now. And I believe like some of use say its easier for fuel to flow out of the bottom to the pump. Who all has carries a sump? I'm using Irates fuel system and was gonna go with their pickup tube until making up my mind on the sump. So anyone besides bdp or xdp? So far bdp has my vote though.

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indyF-350psd · Jan 1, 2013

09stroker said:
Lines don't really hang low unless you leave lots of slack...

seeyalater5.9 said:
You could easily tuck em up out of the way so they don't catch on anything unless you literally drive through a forest

exactly....its not like you leave it hanging down like a jump rope....just tuck it up and zip tie to the frame......

Homesteader · Jan 1, 2013

6.0 p-stroke said:
Sump, there's nothing worse than having quarter tank issues lol. But If you run a 5/8 pickup you'll probably be fine too as long as its done correctly.

So how is it done incorrectly? Just wanna know.

Thanks

02BigD · Jan 1, 2013

Make certain the bottom of the straw, is the correct distance from the bottom of the tank. It's a tight balance, between ensuring the straw isn't so low it starves the motor, and not so high off the bottom, that 1/4 tank of fuel is the new "empty".