here is what I had to do

1. solution press brass pivot out of old sending unit and the new one and swapped the new parts over on old sending unit.
2. next problem connectors didn't match up inside.
3. un-soldered the wires off old unit and re-soldered to new unit.

 

well you might be right on the fuel pump part. yesterday I smell fuel leaking somewhere underneath the truck but I can't see it it not dripping, also the pitch of the pump is getting louder and like it maybe there is a blockage. I replace the filter in November and I didn't see any crud in the tank when we had it out.

 

changed out the fuel pump this weekend to a Delphi pump and new fuel filter. lots quieter now and better acceleration and started easier. learned my lesson there. only bad part is the old Airtex pump I just got the fuel gauge working on it.

 

Good for you.. more straws on the collective wisdom pile.
And yet... Within one month, someone else will come on here and swear they dont have problems with THEIR Airtex, and then in a few more will have problems. There REALLY ought to be a 'Should'a Listened' thread.

 

I am learning.
If I can get AC parts, I buy AC parts (when ever possible).

 

Certain aftermarket parts are OK and perform just fine, sometimes better than OEM. Others are junk and you need to know which is which. That's where the "experience" part of it comes into play. We've been there and know what works and what doesn't. You get the benefit of us "old duffers" learning experiences, and end up saving the headaches, time, money and grief. I agree with pettyfog: Most threads on the forum are "listen" threads, but there needs to be a "Should have listened" thread. I guess the punishment for not listening is that it costs you money in the long run