Mr. Romlin, what is the length of your wheelbase? That is another consideration. Match up all the specifications - Engine, Cab, Wheelbase length in addition to the fuel level sensor (if you want a new wire arm or not - be sure to look at the pictures and you will see what that is).

 

good call. Looks like the truck came in 3 lengths
119.0", 133.0", and 143.5"
One needs a shorter pump

 

I have a reg cab / 8' bed. I'm thinking 133" wheel base. the one you suggested mu1417 looks to be for a regular cab 133" wheel base

 

Take a tape measure and measure the distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel to make sure.

 

Thanks .. double checked it with a tape measure it is 133" center to center of the wheels. Appreciate your guys help. I can do light maintenance on my truck, just never did a fuel pump before, so gathering as much knowledge as I can get before launching into it.

 

Replacing the fuel pump assembly itself is not hard. Dropping the fuel tank or lifting the bed to get at the fuel pump is where all the "fun" is. If you drop the gas tank, make sure there is not much fuel in it because each gallon of gasoline weighs between 7 and 8 pounds. Also, rusty fasteners are always a headache so have lots of penetrating oil and spray them beginning a day or two before you drop the tank.

Good Luck!

 

thanks. do I need this tool to release the gas lines from the pump. sorry for the big pic, couldn't resize it

 

there's a service manual procedure posted here:

https://charm.li/Chevy%20Truck/2006/...20Replacement/

 

The tool you are showing is to separate fuel lines under the hood. Those fittings use internal tabs or "thingys" to hold the 2 sections together.

To release the fuel line from the fuel pump, I've used needle nose pliers to depress the tabs that stick out of the fitting. Depress the tabs and then the fuel line pulls off.

Good Luck!

 

is that the uhh ... technical term ... "thingies" . Are you sure they're not do-dabs?