i guess in 2005 some models had the earlier version of the pump assembly and 2005 on had the newer model that had the regulator on the filter.
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Last edit and update: its about 1 am and i got johns rebuild kit. It looks like everything was interchangeable except a few fuel hoses.
the kit shipped to you was for your 2005 model XB. was not told it was sporting a 2003 model year pump.
someone had previously installed a 2003 pump on your 2005 XB.
the 2003 pump is 2003 model-year ONLY. easily identified by twin rubber fuel pressure lines...twin metal mounting tubes for components...top mounted pressure regulator....no plastic coupler to house the pressure filter and bushings.
many of the rebuild parts interchange between all year pumps.
talk on this site regarding V-6 mustang pumps interchanging and blah blah blah. that is the pump DRIVE MOTOR ONLY. nothing more.
TWO SUGGESTIONS:
1-you've incurred some fueling problems...lots of key on/off scenarios which signals the ECM for "cold-start-mode" adding additional fuel load...lots of engine cranking. replace the spark plugs! NGK DCPR8EIX is stock heat range iridium...9 is one heat range colder. i run 9's but 8's are great.
2-contrary to internet bull****, the 2003 pump is a very good piece. the pressure lines are robust...it's simple and straight-forward and easily rebuildable...very reliable and nicely designed. they could be prone to cavitation under extreme riding conditions and known for chafing of the positive feed wire-to-housing...but easily rectified. they remain very nice units.
glad it all worked out nicely for you.
attached pic is 2003-only fuel pump. many noticeable differences.