Fuel Pump: Description and Operation

Fuel Pump - Mechanical _ Escort/Lynx, EXP:

Fuel Pump - Mechanical - Tempo/Topaz:

The fuel pump is bolted to the left front side of the cylinder block on 2.3L HSC Tempo/Topaz and to the left rear side of the 1.6L cylinder head. It's mechanically operated by an eccentric on the camshaft. A pushrod between the cam lobe and the rocker arm drives the pump.


The pump must be replaced if testing indicates it is not within performance specifications. IT CANNOT BE DISASSEMBLED.

NOTE: The fuel pump has a rollover check valve to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Service replacement fuel pump must meet this requirement.