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Drain works. I can drain some out of filter, but once that is done, it is done.
Steve
Got to be fuel delivery. Pull the rear line off the pump and put a little air pressure in to blow the tanks screens out like was suggested, thats cheap and easy to do at the camp ground. If the pump has died thats a fairly easy campground fix as well, just need the part. My money is on the tank screens
Got to be fuel delivery. Pull the rear line off the pump and put a little air pressure in to blow the tanks screens out like was suggested, thats cheap and easy to do at the camp ground. If the pump has died thats a fairly easy campground fix as well, just need the part. My money is on the tank screens
The only compressor I have with me is a small compressor I use on our bike tires. I might be able to rig something. Have to get up early to try and arrange a tow if that doesn't work. I sounds simple enough. I will have to do something basic like locate the fuel pump. I know, I know, I should know that, but I have enough problem trying to keep up on what I have to know about RVs.
Open the drain valve on the filter. Turn the key on, if it pours fuel out the drain under pressure the pump should be good. I'd guess it don't. My pump went out three times before I figured out someone dumped something in my tank in Vegas. Dropped the tank, cleaned it out and new pump, #4, all's been good. Sounds like a pump. Thing is I don't remember the white smoke on mine.
I am outside of Elizabethan, TN. Getting dark so may have to do some of this in morning.
I live about 45 min from Elizabethton. I will be stuck at work today until 5:30 this evening but will try to help you if I can. Where is home for you? Sent you a PM.
Last edited by tnwill; Oct 26, 2016 at 05:38 AM.
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The only compressor I have with me is a small compressor I use on our bike tires. I might be able to rig something. Have to get up early to try and arrange a tow if that doesn't work. I sounds simple enough. I will have to do something basic like locate the fuel pump. I know, I know, I should know that, but I have enough problem trying to keep up on what I have to know about RVs.
Bike pump, some tape to make a seal might work, remove gas cap from tank first. The pump sits under the driver's seat inside the frame. aawlberninf350's picture in post #5 shows how the line is attached to the pump. Be careful with that white clip or you'll break it but it seems like all auto parts stores carry them.
Fuel pump is on the inside of the frame under your left thigh as you are sitting in the drivers seat of the truck. You will see the in/out lines running to it and a couple of wires. Once you turn the key, it should prime for a few seconds, long enough at least to get under there and listen for it or feel the fuel being pumped into the system.
Below is a picture of what you are looking for.
A bike air compressor might work to push debris out of the in tank filters as long as you could get the proper nozzle on it. When I dropped the tank to remove the filters, they were very bad and needed to be done many years prior.
I wish I were closer to help out. Steve has been a great sounding board for me in dealing with modifying/fixing and upgrading my trailers.
Fuel pump is on the inside of the frame under your left thigh as you are sitting in the drivers seat of the truck. You will see the in/out lines running to it and a couple of wires. Once you turn the key, it should prime for a few seconds, long enough at least to get under there and listen for it or feel the fuel being pumped into the system.
Below is a picture of what you are looking for.
A bike air compressor might work to push debris out of the in tank filters as long as you could get the proper nozzle on it. When I dropped the tank to remove the filters, they were very bad and needed to be done many years prior.
I wish I were closer to help out. Steve has been a great sounding board for me in dealing with modifying/fixing and upgrading my trailers.
Thanks,
Once I pull the line, what keeps fuel from running out all over me and the ground?
You will probably get a bit of fuel from the tank just by gravity, but there should not be much because there is nothing pulling the fuel out of the tank.
From the engine side, I believe that the pump will retain the fuel in the line. Now, if you need to remove the pump completely I would suggest putting a bucket or large plastic bag under the pump just to catch any fuel and not upset the campground hosts.
There should not be a lot of fuel though, at the most I would suspect less than 6 ounces.
When I removed the line from the tank side of the pump, I don't remember anything at all draining out onto the garage floor.
If your pump does not turn on to prime, check the electrical connections right there on the pump for voltage.
