Fuel Pump: Description and Operation

The fuel pump used is a positive displacement, immersible pump with a permanent magnet electric motor. Fuel pump voltage is supplied through the Auto Shut Down (ASD) relay. Fuel is drawn into the pump through a filter mounted in the tank on the submerged end of the input tube, and pushed through the electric motor to the outlet. Fuel pressure is regulated by the throttle body mounted regulator at approximately 265 kPa (39 psi). The pump contains a pair of check valves. The first check valve relieves internal fuel pump pressure, and regulates maximum pump output, by bleeding off excess pump output pressure back into the fuel tank. The second check valve mounted near the pump outlet line restricts fuel movement in either direction when the pump is not operating. This check valve maintains fuel pressure at regulated pressure (approximately 265 kPa (39 psi), even when the engine is turned off, therefore fuel pressure must be released prior to servicing the fuel system.