Fuel pump swap

Tiny
CARLTON6270
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 240,009 MILES
I have the vehicle listed above a two-door model that I just installed a new fuel pump in. It's the pump with the filter built into the module. I also have a 1997 four-door Blazer that the fuel pump just went out. This pump had a strainer, and the float position was 180° in the opposite direction. My question is, will the new pump from my two-door operate correctly enough to supply fuel to my spider injectors? I was able to get it installed after modifying the floats position. I had a mechanic, whom happens to be a Blazer enthusiast, tell me it didn't matter, and that all of the pumps are interchangeable. Now that I've installed it, my girlfriend points out a discussion from another reputable forum in which one of the members was very adamant about them not being interchangeable. As stated, I did modify the float, knowing my gauge may not read correctly, in order for it to fit. Will it work as is or should I use the old module, and just remove the pump from the new one & put it in the four-door module?
Sunday, February 6th, 2022 AT 5:25 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
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Hello,

The physical fuel pump is identical on either model.

Either model uses the CSFI or Spider fuel injection system
Fuel pressure, with engine running, should be at 60-66
PSI (4.1 to 4.5 bar).

You could carry out a fuel [pressure test to verify that the correct pressure is supplied.

How to test fuel pressure:

https://youtu.be/s_Cf8snuI5Y

How to replace the fuel pump:

https://youtu.be/bCcueO4ALxQ

Please let us know how you get along.

Cheers, Boris
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Monday, February 7th, 2022 AT 12:37 AM
Tiny
CARLTON6270
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Thanks for the advice. I did get the pump installed before I got your reply, it did work. The only issue was the fuel gauge not working, which I already knew was going to be the case.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
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That is great. Thanks for coming back to update us on your progress.

Please feel free to get a new post started if you want help with the fuel gauge issue as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Friday, February 18th, 2022 AT 6:27 PM

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