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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Question draining fuel tank

Whats the best way to drain the fuel tank on my 87F-150 4x4???
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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I use a long tube 3/8 or 1/2 and a hand pump (kerosene pump Just used tape to make fit ) . once it starts it will siphon out . The kids steal mine all time. Good luck
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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I guess you cant pump it out some how with the fuel pump??
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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If your fuel pump is working well enough to pump it out, I'd have to question why you want to drain the tank. But, yes, you can use the fuel pump test connection on the DCL to drain the thank. Disconnect the line between the filter and the tank, and catch the fuel in a container. If you're draining because of rust problems, then yeah, the pump would drain it, and do so rather quickly. Just make sure to turn the pump off IMMEDIATELY after fuel flow stops. The pump won't last long running dry.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Yes you can remove line by engine or make line for the tire valve conector on fuel rail . And use pump . good luck
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Im thinking the leak might be a return line because it starts to leak after its run for about 2 minutes
 
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