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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Fuel Pick-up Problem

I have a 93 F-250 With about 150,000 miles on the clock,and whenever i get around 1/2 tank of fuel,"Either Tank"the motor sounds & feels like its running out of fuelso i switch to the other tank & have to wait a few minutes till the other tank kicks in & everything is alright..Any ideas on what to check or look at would be greatly appreciated..
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Pickup tube in the fuel tank, a notorious problem.

They can be fixed versus replaced by removing and replacing the broken pickup tube with fuel hose, cut a v notch in the end so it won't seal against the bottom.

-Enjoy
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Seems we see this alot, wonder when it will be my turn! haha
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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Thanks for the advice,I am guessing this job requires removing both fuel tanks?Sounds like a pain in the Butt.Anything i need to know before starting this project??
Thanks again..
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Some feel it's easier to remove the bed to do both tanks, the tank straps can be difficult and are not easy to find or inexpensive if they break.

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