Fuel Pump Install 2003 Fatboy (Softail)

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Michael McGrew

6 жыл бұрын

Installing a pump from fuelpumpfactory.com on my 2003 Fatboy.

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@reddog907 11 ай бұрын

Just a tip I learned , dip the hose in hot water , the tube will expand and slip on with ease. Great video.

@mr_mcgrew 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Would have made that part much easier!

@frankdaiii6403 Жыл бұрын

The demo of WHERE you're applying pressure to unlock the assembly....PRICELESS. "Remove bezel, remove screws, remove fuel pump assembly. install is reverse of removal." Well NO SH!T! show me where I'm going to get stuck and so frustrated I'm gonna wanna set fire to the damn thing! GREAT VIDEO!

@rayss3323 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best instructional vids I've ever seen. Awesome editing, clear audio and video -. Thx!!

@halnwheels 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I has seen THIS video before I gave up and let my local shop replace my fuel sender. I had the whole assembly half way out of the tank but but I just felt that I would end up breaking something. You did a really nice job with this video.

@61espo 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! The best one explaining on how to do the job hands on and correctly! Thanks!

@daleedwards7401 Ай бұрын

The best video I have ever seen! THANK YOU

@user-tt3bb4po2j Жыл бұрын

Very good job, well prepared, explicit and great voice over. One of the best I have ever viewed. Thanks for doing it.....Do a few more.

@breakrite9785 10 ай бұрын

That cleared up all my confusion! That looks like the same unit in my softail. I’m in need of a new pump.

@mr_mcgrew 10 ай бұрын

The process should be the same for all softails in that age range. Glad to have helped. It's tricky for sure.

@voodoochild656 5 жыл бұрын

by far the best video that simplified the task. after watching several i finally got the job done on my heritage. My hats off to a fine instructor. no hesitation to subscribe.

@smbmxdirt3427 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@johnnielsen5076 3 жыл бұрын

Nice instructional video. For those who are a little frugal - I always change all the hoses while in there and the main gasket because it's a crush gasket but I always reuse the screws and the little screw gaskets and it always seals. I've done it this way many, many times without a problem...2 cents.

@mekanik911 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way you videoed this and then narorated it to the video. Very well done. Thanks

@whenim6462 2 жыл бұрын

You did a good job on the video. Very well explained. I’m going to do this job on my 2005 Fatboy sometime later this week and I really appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you. I subbed.

@gerry6310 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, step by step for people like me! LOL Keep up the good work!! A Canadian appreciates your hard work

@Jurnymn 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. About to do this in a couple weeks on my 07 Heritage. I’ll probably change my check valve while I’m at it. Both dealerships in my city wanted 700+ to do this. 👍🏻

@jamalymall 2 жыл бұрын

What issue were you experiencing?

@Jurnymn 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamalymall it would feel like it was starving for gas when it was under acceleration. Just didn’t rev smooth and would flatten out when giving it gas. It would pop and idle rough. Since then I replaced the fuel pump, regulator, regulator housing and the check valve. Also the filter. Both hoses that were on the pump and the valve. It runs like a new machine now. Power all the way up the tachometer. Smooth acceleration and no hesitation. Idle is smooth.

@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn 10 ай бұрын

But did you actually find out what part was the culprit?

@rowlinstoned3715 2 жыл бұрын

Dude awesome video! Hits all the nessicary points with none of the BS! Great

@althompson4153 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I could not have done it without you

@mr_mcgrew 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's part of the reason I made it. I found videos that gave me clues but not the whole shebang. Glad to help.

@marksmith5208 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Super great video. Just like going to class on fuel pump r&r. Thanks man! Have a great day!

@NoooBama 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this video was exactly what I needed. Simple job when it's explained the way you do it. I didn't even lose my mind once. Great job!!!

@mr_mcgrew 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

@jamalymall 2 жыл бұрын

What problem did your bike give you?

@klackamas 2 ай бұрын

Really good comprehensive video.

@phoenix568a 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, much appreciated. Thank You!

@Bandit-co9xc 6 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done video.

@1fcuking 5 жыл бұрын

Hay great job, very help full. Got my pump shot so your video is very helpful 👍👍

@thomassmith5349 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, so clear I might try it myself

@anthonyciano1650 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome you helped out a lot! You the man brother

@flyonawall6521 6 жыл бұрын

Great job ... thanks for posting.

@oldnorse1434 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video. If all videos were this good, mechanics would be out of business!

@mr_mcgrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@paulclark2975 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative and detailed. Thank you!!

@mr_mcgrew 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments.

@MikeSmith-wl1bz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not playing that overpowering music. Your video was very helpful!

@mr_mcgrew 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@frankekasjr8671 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Good job explanation. wish I had seen this before I did mine.

@armandcroft5058 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and nice technique brother. Thank you.

@mr_mcgrew 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful.

@rontrainor9592 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your instruction. Very well done

@williambogoger8126 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!

@evrcruzr8653 4 жыл бұрын

great vid very clearly explained and shown.i do not have a service manual yet and was fighting getting that baby out of the tank,you made it easy...my kids were right ...dad stop fighting new tech get on KZfaq.enough said...Thank you very much Rick

@terrygoode4377 2 жыл бұрын

Mann you should teach!!!! Great video,thanks for your time and help !!!!!

@mr_mcgrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

@konodennis7669 5 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome! Mahalo braddah

@mr_mcgrew 5 жыл бұрын

Mahalo right back. I'm glad it helped.

@davidscottcurtiscurtis775 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@rebeltz2010 5 жыл бұрын

Thank's there, M... from OZ...way down under... just know it's gonna be helpful soon, as to do same.. exellent clip!!!,

@rolando38895 Жыл бұрын

well done great video , Thank You. The best

@yogi030361 5 жыл бұрын

great tutorial- may try that myself now ! lol

@smbmxdirt3427 4 жыл бұрын

Life saver thanks bro.

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

@davidhampton9291 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@mauriciosantana358 4 жыл бұрын

Good job ,thank you !

@TwoWheelRocco 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job! Ty...

@acmetransportationcollecti7863 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hilaryosromp 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video..iv learned a lot. i did also with my boss rocker c 2008. job well done. subs done..

@trentspight3027 11 ай бұрын

Know it were fuel pump, no whining.

@DawgYa1 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, I think I need to replace the lower hose going to the check valve. Looks like you have already done that job

@mr_mcgrew 2 жыл бұрын

I actually did that later. Same procedure though to get in there.

@markjohnson5846 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video,could you do one on replacing the fuel send unit I'm in a jam cant seem to find any information on replacing the sending unit and wire diagram.

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

Do you have the manuals for your bike? If not, I could look at mine and see what I can find for you.

@GaryLordsWayMinistry 4 жыл бұрын

I have found that heating the hose will help loosen it up to fit over its nipple that it is supposed to go on, so you can easily get it on the nipple far enough for the new clamps. I use hot water or a hot air gun. I would like to know why you didn't use a new o ring on the filter before sliding it back into the regulator? There inexpensive and will worth using not to have a leak and lose fuel pressure after it goes out of the pump. A regulator and only work correctly if it is getting all the fuel that it is supposed to have going to it. The wire is supposed to be Teflon coated wire when it is in fuel. If I was going to go to all the trouble of getting new screws to put the plate back down, I think I would go a head and get a new gasket as well, and do it all the way by the book.

@jacksmacgregor 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and lesson. It helped me pull out the pump for a fresh paint job. One question:? The exhaust sounds great on your 03' ... can you let me know the pipes you use?

@mr_mcgrew 5 жыл бұрын

Don't know the exact model but they're Vance and Hines.

@carystarke8000 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on the KREEM FUEL TANK combo treatment while the Guts are out the tank ?

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of that. I'll have to look it up.

@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn 10 ай бұрын

When putting the pump back in, do you straight out the articulating arm, or do you insert it with it as an L shape? When you say: I'm about to pop the bracket," is that what you mean by inserting it back in as in the L shape?

@mr_mcgrew 10 ай бұрын

You'll have to have it straightened to get it back in. So the pop is me disengaging the catch so it goes back to the L shape.

@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn 10 ай бұрын

I may have missed it, but why did the electrical connection from the old fuel pump assembly not fit the new fuel pump, which required you to cut if off and solder in a new connection?

@mr_mcgrew 10 ай бұрын

That's the way the kit came. Perhaps the pump fits more than one model and they include the leads needed for the model you order. I'm not sure.

@garya3056 6 жыл бұрын

This was a superbly done video. Thanks for posting. I found you by looking for info on getting access to the inside of my bike’s tank- same one and year as yours. My purpose is to understand what access I have to push out a small dent on the left side of the tank and I’d like to do it from the inside. Once that console is off, I was hoping to insert a PDR tool inside. The dent is basically from dropping the bike and the turn signal slamming the tank. Any insight appreciated. Thx!

@mr_mcgrew 6 жыл бұрын

Gary A not a lot of room in there. Might be a no - go.

@garya3056 6 жыл бұрын

Michael McGrew ok thx for your help! Much appreciated.

@donaldhardin6031 4 жыл бұрын

@@garya3056 fill it with water. Put it in the freezer just like a water bottle it will expand

@garya3056 4 жыл бұрын

Donald Hardin thx, Donald. That’s quite a concept. Even if I could seal the three holes for the water stronger than the force required for the dent, that big old 5 gallon tank isn’t fitting in either of my freezers. lol

@Zack-cm7bz 5 жыл бұрын

How does the float assemble come out? Mine seems to be seated in to something holding it down, just pull it gently yet firmly up? Thanks

@rebeltz2010 5 жыл бұрын

@ 4.20 till 7.20 in clip maybe ? but super carefull, done by now no doubt! not for I !

@fingerlakes 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I found this while looking for tips on repairing my non-working fuel gauge. Noticed that your fuel gauge was already off in this video. My gauge almost always shows 3/4 full, regardless of tank level.......help?

@mr_mcgrew 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't bothered. I just watch my miles and fill up each time.

@XxProRider Жыл бұрын

Does carburetor models have this pump.?

@johngrande1087 4 жыл бұрын

where did you get that nice small jack from please let me know thanks John

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine from Walmart online a few years ago. But there's better models on Amazon now, like this one VIVOHOME Steel Motorcycle ATV Wide Deck Scissor Lift Jack Crank Hoist Stand 1100 lbs www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9CYNJF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rIx2DbNCAKTQJ

@alexlaffoon387 5 жыл бұрын

sorry if this is a dumb question but is your bike fuel injected? will this method work on a fuel injected bike?

@mr_mcgrew 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it's EFI.

@markhudgins4479 23 күн бұрын

You possibly could have depinned the fuel pump connector slid the old 1/4 female spade connector into the new connector plug housing

@mr_mcgrew 23 күн бұрын

Great catch! And that would have been the best option. But I didn't get pin removal until a few months later. And I've destroyed too many molex connections in my life trying to disassemble them without a proper pin removal tool.

@waynematula2751 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that jack stand you used in the video ?!

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine on sale from Walmart.com but there are plenty at a good price on Amazon.

@jjbigwheel 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Do you know if the shrink tubing is rated for petroleum usage?

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

The material is similar to the wire insulation so I'm pretty sure it's good. Probably a good idea to check if the stuff you're using is. I've had no issues since the install.

@bikerjim6209 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr_mcgrew Like your video. Could not get mine out of the tank till I saw your trick with the folding bracket. That is not covered very well in the factory serv. manual. As far as the insulation, the insulation in the tank's internal wiring is not the usual material, it is Teflon. If you anything else it Will slowly degrade over time and spark. Please make sure if you use shrink tube that it is PTFE type and if someone uses crimp tubes that they are PTFE insulated or bad Mojo will likely result. Thanks

@jeffliles9931 Жыл бұрын

How do you test the fuel filter relay

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

The service manual doesn't give a test procedure. But this video describes testing relays in good detail kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKpmgLFjyavPnGQ.html

@mikegarrett861 3 ай бұрын

Any reason you did not change pressure reg. also....! Great video"

@mr_mcgrew 3 ай бұрын

I had already replaced the regulator a few months before trying to resolve another fuel issue.

@greenidguy9292 4 жыл бұрын

Question...when I took mine out of the tank that rubber sleeve around the pump was all gooey, do you think alcohol could have caused that?

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

It breaks down over time in the fuel. I had to order a new one myself. Alcohol should have no effect on the neoprene.

@greenidguy9292 4 жыл бұрын

Michael McGrew I opted not to get a new one...I don’t see where it is needed. Think about it, mine broke down over time so when I pulled my fuel pump out it was sloppy in the zip ties so it was moving around...the same thing the sleeve is “designed “ to prevent. I call it another Harley fail for the simple reason I had to clean all that broken down shit out of my tank that didn’t make it into the fuel filter and the clogged pickup.

@greenidguy9292 4 жыл бұрын

Michael McGrew You really need to check out Project Farm’s channel, he covered the fact that ethanol and their stabilizers do in fact degrade neoprene and rubber of any sort.

@carolstull2824 4 жыл бұрын

Great video but will use factory HD parts - just my choice.

@trentspight3027 11 ай бұрын

Before the fuel pump, did it humb

@mr_mcgrew 11 ай бұрын

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean.

@greenidguy9292 4 жыл бұрын

What brand lift is that? Do you have a link to it? I love how compact it is.

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

There's a few on Amazon in the $70-80 range that are the same. Just search for "motorcycle lift".

@greenidguy9292 4 жыл бұрын

Michael McGrew Thank you!

@petrocksgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Its the seals on the screws that needs to be replaced, not the screws themselves. Of course HD doesn't sell just the seals.

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

My brother who's been a Harley Master Mechanic for longer than I can remember would disagree. Those screws stretch enough that torqueing them a second time can compromise them.

@floydrose5370 4 жыл бұрын

whats that flux called? i've never used flux joining wires together. i assume it's not acidic

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

You can get liquid or paste. But you need the kind made for electronics. It cleans the wires and makes the best possible connection. You can make joints without it but they're more resistive and prone to failure.

@davidwater4813 3 жыл бұрын

What size and type of heat shrink did you use?

@mr_mcgrew 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure of type. I have a bunch on hand. As for size, choose a size that fits as close as possible. Even if it seems a bit loose, most heat shrink will shrink to half its size so it shouldn't be difficult to find some that fits.

@markgoodwin6266 Жыл бұрын

Is it the same for an 02 Fat Boy?my gas gage is always on full till there's about a half gallon then it just drops to empty any suggestions, I've done an 09 Dyna, but never been into the tank on my 02.

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

The parts diagram looks the same. Likely the resistor on your float arm is dirty or has gone bad.

@markgoodwin6266 Жыл бұрын

@@mr_mcgrew thanks for the input, soon as I get a new gasket I'll get into it. Thanks again 👍

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

@@markgoodwin6266 don't forget new screws as well. They're meant to be one use. Would suck if all worked and the last one broke in the tank.

@eggxeiber Жыл бұрын

Where I can get the parts for 2005 fatboy want to replace pump and regulator…. Please thanks

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

I would recommend the company I got my pump from as it's lasted just fine since I made the video a few years ago. As for other parts, I go to Ronnie's Harley website. Anything I can't find there I go through my local dealers or Amazon.

@robertmize5201 Жыл бұрын

Tks for showing me where to put my scruedrìver to swing the flot ass.

@mr_mcgrew Жыл бұрын

That part is a real pain in the ass if you haven't done it once (or three times).

@matthewraichel5721 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your new skrews with the seals?

@mr_mcgrew 2 жыл бұрын

I got them at my local Harley shop. But I get parts from Ronnie's Harley Davidson when I buy online.

@matthewraichel5721 2 жыл бұрын

@@mr_mcgrew thank you. That helps a lot. Couldn’t find em online.

@randymccalla9995 Жыл бұрын

Right... every thing on the bike is sae but oh heck the battery bolts are metric 😆

@stevenmarrone1526 4 жыл бұрын

Did that bike have a carb? My 06 Electra glide has a carb and a fuel pump in tank

@mr_mcgrew 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. My scoot is EFI.

@gilbertcabrera999 2 жыл бұрын

The only time that you're going to have a fuel pump in the gas tank is if you have EFI carbureted Harley's do not have a fuel pump in the gas tank you're probably mistaking it for the float assembly

@DoucetteMichael 3 жыл бұрын

If you were already in there you should have replaced the check valve line as well it looks like it had seen better days :( Which will cause a problem down the road.

@mr_mcgrew 3 жыл бұрын

Ended up doing that a few months later. That one was the original which was too long and got holes rubbed into it.

@MikeGebbia 2 жыл бұрын

What was approximate cost for parts ?

@mr_mcgrew 2 жыл бұрын

The pump was a little over $50 from fuelpumpfactory.com CBS it came with some of the parts. The rest were under $50.

@irishrocker2150 2 жыл бұрын

You know if someone made a Harley SS fuel strainer for the bottom of the fuel pump instead of the cheapass nylon one's I just found in a million pieces in the bottom of my tank, you could probably sell a thousands of them.

@aaronguss5093 13 күн бұрын

Wish I had not watched your video because you put the filter nozzle and hose out the bottom of the filter clamp when it should go out the side facing the pump. Going out the bottom causes the chance of hose kinking and stopping fuel flow.

@mr_mcgrew 13 күн бұрын

I literally did it by the book. If your hose is kinked you might have the wrong hose.

@mr_mcgrew 13 күн бұрын

It's also a known issue that the original hose was too long and rubbed on the tank, creating micro holes that sucked air when the fuel got low. I replaced that before the fuel pump change.

@greghedrick1775 8 ай бұрын

D***, I have a carburetor I don't get to do that.

@landairsea1120 5 жыл бұрын

Mike would you like to do my bike? I'm In Rockaway Park N.Y. I need the filter and the pump on my 2002 Fatboy. Please let me know if your near bye. Thank you. What ever your price I'll be happy to pay. Thank you. Tarek

@mr_mcgrew 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry. I'm in Texas.