87 Ranger - Fuel Issues?
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87 Ranger - Fuel Issues?
Continuation of this thread here i guess:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...need-help.html
Previous owner stuck me with a truck that he patched the fuel reservoir - everything ran fine when purchased. Epoxy trick he used lasted a few days, ordered a new reservoir, replaced it and the fuel filter - truck started and ran fine for a week then died out while running on me.
Replaced the fuel pump on the frame and truck ran fine for a few weeks then died out while running on me.
I can hear the relay click when i turn on ignition but truck will not start. Some starting fluid in the air box will fire up the truck but it dies quick indicating its getting no fuel.
Thought about cutting a hole in the bed and removing then tank sending unit and replacing it, but looks like its actually under the cab - and dropping the tank is going to be brutal - so suggestions before I do that?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...need-help.html
Previous owner stuck me with a truck that he patched the fuel reservoir - everything ran fine when purchased. Epoxy trick he used lasted a few days, ordered a new reservoir, replaced it and the fuel filter - truck started and ran fine for a week then died out while running on me.
Replaced the fuel pump on the frame and truck ran fine for a few weeks then died out while running on me.
I can hear the relay click when i turn on ignition but truck will not start. Some starting fluid in the air box will fire up the truck but it dies quick indicating its getting no fuel.
Thought about cutting a hole in the bed and removing then tank sending unit and replacing it, but looks like its actually under the cab - and dropping the tank is going to be brutal - so suggestions before I do that?
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I've heard that you can raise the bed easier than dropping the tank to replace the in-tank fuel pump sender assembly. Cutting a hole using a torch sounds risky, and using a hack saw would take about 3 months... A zip gun could cut, but I'd be worried about puncturing the tank or mashing the wires. Raise the bed. It's only 6 torkx bolts {huge, I know} and the brake/tail light/license light to disconnect if necessary. Plus the fuel filler, but it can almost stay attached to the tank if the cap is removed.
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