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Potentially serious problem
I had to replace a brake line today on the driver side of my 99 F250 4x4. I removed the fuel tank to do so and when re-connecting the filler neck i accidently dropped a small screm down the tube. My question is will this hurt my fuel pump or anything else or will it not cause any problems?
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the bottom of the sending unit, is a "duck" bill, which has a mesh scream inside of it. Dont think it'll get sucked up and into the fuel pump. I'd defintly though, get it out when you got time...drop/drain the tank.
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I had to replace a brake line today on the driver side of my 99 F250 4x4. I removed the fuel tank to do so and when re-connecting the filler neck i accidently dropped a small screm down the tube. My question is will this hurt my fuel pump or anything else or will it not cause any problems?
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If you want, try taking a strong magnet on the outside of the tank to"catch" the screw. You may be able to get it positioned where you can put another magnet on a string and try fishing it out.......otherwise leave it.
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As long as you didn't do the prepump mods in the tank you should be good like the guys mentioned, that pickup foot should halt it right there. Ken's idea is a good one if its bothering you, it would me just knowing its in there.
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Thank you everyone you have definitly put my mind at ease. I will definitly drop the tank and get it out when the weather gets better and i have a free weekend.
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Ot but did the line rust or something! I've never heard of having to replace a hard line but I guess if your up north or something the salt could get to it. Just curious.
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