fuel pickup strainer rigging question
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There's no indication that the straight hose option will last longer than the 15-20 or more years that the strainer lasts. The ones that fail may well be a result of the type of fuel used, or how low the tanks are allowed to get. I've replaced three of our fuel tanks, the trucks being 16-19 years old at the time, and in all cases the showerhead was in like new condition.
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Well when you call ford and ask for the part they say yeah that's a common part to fail. I'm going to think that it's a issue. So I'd rather not use the shower head strainer. I'll rig something else up
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There's no indication that the straight hose option will last longer than the 15-20 or more years that the strainer lasts. The ones that fail may well be a result of the type of fuel used, or how low the tanks are allowed to get. I've replaced three of our fuel tanks, the trucks being 16-19 years old at the time, and in all cases the showerhead was in like new condition.
It failing results in a pretty obvious problem, and one that people are going to want to get fixed.
Unlike, say, a CDR that fails, which you might not even notice.
While it's probably true that the showerhead /can/ fail, it might well be just as good an option as a custom V-notched part.
I, too, have opened a couple of fuel tanks and found the showerhead in good condition.
However, I also have three trucks with varying fuel tank related issures, and I'm not sure quite what I'll find until I open them up. That being said, the fuel tank sender /seal/ which keeps the tank from leaking when full and splashing around... that's definitely something that fails after around 25 years it seems.
If you had a steel or brass suction piece, well, I'm sure that would last longer than either option.
One other concern is... can the end of the fuel line crush on you? You've got the hose clamp around it, pushing in, and I'm guessing no metal on the inside to keep it round. I'm not saying it will happen, but could it?
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I picked up gates submersible fuel hose 3/8 at oreilly for $30. I picked up bathtub strainer to prevent clogs at home depot for $3 and I picked up brass 1/4 fitting at lowes for $4. I originally had a 3/8 fitting but couldnt get it into the fuel line. I even tried heating the hose. But the 1/4 brass nipple fit after I heated the fuel hose. I pushed the fitting into the fuel hose and made my fish mouth/v notch cut into the hose then wrapped the wire mesh around it and clamped it down. I removed my rear fuel tank (only tank the truck has) and pulled off the sending unit. Anddddd no strainer on the pick up at all. Millions of pieces laying in the tank. I cleaned as much as I could out and now need to purchase a new sending unit gasket to the tank since mine is dry rotted. I'll continue the update tomorrow.
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