Something Gone Wrong
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Hutchinson, KS
Pat hopefully it works this time around. I hate it when I do a mod that EVERYONE else has already done and it doesn't work like it should the first time. You'll get it hammered out and be alright.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Suffolk, VA
In my opinion for you to collapse a pretty stiff fuel line with the factory pump, there has to be some kind of restriction somewhere before the point where it collapsed. Shouldn't have anything to do with the length of the hose.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Eaton, CO
I Used a pry bar and a log, with a second log on the side, I worked the tank up on when end until I go close to center, once there I leaned on the tank ans hoved another log under the other side, thats how I got her off the ground. I raised the tank, and listend to teh pump, then lowered the tank and looked at the line, IT collasped, I again took the tank apart, inspected everything.. saw nothing, Called Meggawatt while taking a break, he suggested the hose might be wrong..So, off I went, back under the truck, adn I lifted and lowered, and what I believe I found was not that it was the wrong hose, but that maybe I still had it to long.So, I have both hoses maybe less then three inches, Raised the tank, it brought the tubing up with it a little. Put the key in the ignition and listened, the pump didnt sound the way I thought it should, but it is a new pump. I lowered the tank again, found no crimps. Raised the tank and cycled the key about 10 times. There still were no kinks. I secured the tank, secured teh cover, took her for a ride, and as of right now, she is running good. So, I am now going to try and get my home work down and get off to school.
I will let everyone know if something changes, adn thank you all for your support!!!!
I will let everyone know if something changes, adn thank you all for your support!!!!
I've been ***** to the wall with studying all week for my two math exams (DE & Prob. & Stats.) tomorrow. Going back to school has been a PITA.
Good luck and hopefully you've fixed the fuel line issue.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
3/8's line, and yeah, I am with you on the question of, why would to long be an issue. Second day driving and still no problems, pump sounds fantastic. I figure I will wait a week, and drop the tank and re set up my pick up to where it belongs.. I just dont learn, do I?
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Show Low, AZ
Dang Pat, You got your workout for the month on that mod. Hope that fixed your problem though. I am thinking about doing this mod so I am watching closely so I know how to fix it if it happens to me. Good luck
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Payson, AZ
I'm certainly glad that it seems to be OK now.
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
So far so good, it does look like the hose was pinching right up next the frame. In another week or so I will drop the tank and re hang the pick up to the right length, but I think I got it, of course with the help and support of this group.
I have to tell you Lisa, if I didnt get yesterday, I was giving you a 25 hour warning, I was heading your direction for help. I figure 25 hours at a max speed of 35..that would have been a long trip.
I have to tell you Lisa, if I didnt get yesterday, I was giving you a 25 hour warning, I was heading your direction for help. I figure 25 hours at a max speed of 35..that would have been a long trip.
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So far so good, it does look like the hose was pinching right up next the frame. In another week or so I will drop the tank and re hang the pick up to the right length, but I think I got it, of course with the help and support of this group.
I have to tell you Lisa, if I didnt get yesterday, I was giving you a 25 hour warning, I was heading your direction for help. I figure 25 hours at a max speed of 35..that would have been a long trip.
I have to tell you Lisa, if I didnt get yesterday, I was giving you a 25 hour warning, I was heading your direction for help. I figure 25 hours at a max speed of 35..that would have been a long trip.
Well, it'd give you time to work on improving your butt groove...I'm here for any weary FTE travelers who want to stop on by!
I bet you can give lessons on how to drop a tank now though eh? Practice makes perfect.
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
To much practice makes you grumpy!!!
If I make it to Jims, I will volunteer for the intake mod for him, I have the practice..I hope he wont have to drive to far afterwards..
If I make it to Jims, I will volunteer for the intake mod for him, I have the practice..I hope he wont have to drive to far afterwards..
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