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Greetings everyone!
I recently picked up my 2001 XLT V10 with 163,xxx miles that I had been trying to buy from the neighbor for 3 years. It had been sitting for 3 years, unused. Owner finally agreed to sell if I could get it running. X would crank but not fire. After diagnosing I pinpointed the fuel pump. Dropped the tank in the neighbors driveway and pulled a fuel pump out that had fallen apart due to sitting in 3 year old gas. (That was fun getting it all out and cleaning the tank.) New fuel pump and filter. Primed it and it fired up. Fluids changes have been done. I have put all new tires, front brakes and new headlights assemblies in. I want to recover all the cloth seats with leather, upgrade stereo and speakers and get a grill guard installed. I've attached two pics of me dropping the tank and one of it in my drive way as I was power washing 3 years of pecan tree mess and dirt from it.
Glad you were able to wear you neighbor down and get your Excursion. Now this is where the fun begins, we get to help spend your money. The list of upgrades to your Ex is endless, I like that you have a starting plan which will turn into a never ending project for you. I would add removing those paddle mirrors for the much more popular towing mirrors, either the 08 style or the 17 style which has become popular with members. Welcome to the club
Thanks! Yes, also looking at the tow mirror mod. I understand the never ending spending/mod journey well. I have a 2003 Nissan Z car that is my "race car" and two early Bronco's (1970 Half Cab and 1974 Wagon) that are a constant draw on the bank account, But I love doing my own work as much as I can.
Greetings everyone!
I recently picked up my 2001 XLT V10 with 163,xxx miles that I had been trying to buy from the neighbor for 3 years. It had been sitting for 3 years, unused. Owner finally agreed to sell if I could get it running. X would crank but not fire. After diagnosing I pinpointed the fuel pump. Dropped the tank in the neighbors driveway and pulled a fuel pump out that had fallen apart due to sitting in 3 year old gas. (That was fun getting it all out and cleaning the tank.) New fuel pump and filter. Primed it and it fired up. Fluids changes have been done. I have put all new tires, front brakes and new headlights assemblies in. I want to recover all the cloth seats with leather, upgrade stereo and speakers and get a grill guard installed. I've attached two pics of me dropping the tank and one of it in my drive way as I was power washing 3 years of pecan tree mess and dirt from it.
Been there, had someone else do that. I purchased a used 44 gal/ tank from the junk yard and had it cleaned out. Important if your new fuel pump warantee requires it. Delco pumps do require it. I had a mechanic swap out the tank and also replaced plastic straps with nylon straps to hold tank to skid plate. My 02 had 249k miles on it. Would leak gas on ground if I fillid tank up to top. I also replaced fuel filler neck and all the rubber hoses attached to tank. Shouldn't have to deal wth that area ever again.
had a mechanic swap out the tank and also replaced plastic straps with nylon straps to hold tank to skid plate. .
There are supposed to be plastic or nylon straps holding the fuel tank to the skid plate? Guess a PO did a real good job at removing any evidence of that from mine. Although mines a diesel (no fuel pump in the tank) so unless the fuel gauge quits working (or you're doing an engine conversion and upgrading the fuel line size) there really isn't much reason to drop the tank on the diesels.
Wonder is the plastic/ nylon straps were year model (like certain model years got them and others didn't) or fuel type specific?
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There are supposed to be plastic or nylon straps holding the fuel tank to the skid plate? Guess a PO did a real good job at removing any evidence of that from mine. Although mines a diesel (no fuel pump in the tank) so unless the fuel gauge quits working (or you're doing an engine conversion and upgrading the fuel line size) there really isn't much reason to drop the tank on the diesels.
Wonder is the plastic/ nylon straps were year model (like certain model years got them and others didn't) or fuel type specific?
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I think they all got the straps, and I feel they were for original assembly purposes. The 2003 V-10 I grabbed the steel tub from had the straps, my 01 7.3 has the straps.
I think they all got the straps, and I feel they were for original assembly purposes. The 2003 V-10 I grabbed the steel tub from had the straps, my 01 7.3 has the straps.
Sure hope they're not to important then, cause mine doesn't have them anymore. And I sure a heck ain't dropping the tank again just for the fun of it.
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