Fuel Tank access from top.

[mange1234]

Hello,

Can some one give me instructions on how to access the fuel pump by cutting a hole inside of 1993 Ford Explorer, 4 x 4. push rod.

I read in this forum that one of the members chopped a hole in top, behind driver's seat to access the fuel pump mechanism.

I just want to see if it is practicle.

Help please.

Mike in Virginia Beach

 

[Burns]

Try the search feature (Its free).

This is a link you will find: Gas Tank Access Panel

Its practical so you do not have to drop the fuel tank

 

[SlaminFool]

I second this choice, it was a big time saver. I just started cutting behind the back seat make sure you measure it well.

 

[snoranger]

I second this choice, it was a big time saver. I just started cutting behind the back seat make sure you measure it well.

Just get out the torch and guess where to cut.

 

[waskly]

Just get out the torch and guess where to cut.

something about using a torch above a gas tank that makes me cringe.

if the tank has a vapor leak, is at a good level, this is going to be one horrible night.

 

[snoranger]

something about using a torch above a gas tank that makes me cringe.

if the tank has a vapor leak, is at a good level, this is going to be one horrible night.

I, in NO WAY, was serious about anything in that post. I just typed that while looking for a pic of the bit.


I used an air chisel and one of these bits:

 

[Turdle]

Mark hole. Drill corners with a 1/2 drill bit. Careful, don't push too hard and drill into the tank!

Now cut from hole to hole with snips. The resulting rounded corners will prevent a 90 degree corner cut which can start a tear.

A small air grinder will work also, just go very slow and do not let the blade penetrate very deep. Once you have a piece pulled back you can see how much room you really have.

I found some metal flashing material, and cut a replacement piece 3/4" or so larger all the way around. Now you have a panel which can be screwd down and sealed.Put RTV along the cut floor edge and screwed the panel on with self tap screws.

The panel will have a curve in it, so, set the center "deeper" screws first to suck the whole thing down.

 

[TheGaginator]

Hello,

Can some one give me instructions on how to access the fuel pump by cutting a hole inside of 1993 Ford Explorer, 4 x 4. push rod.

I read in this forum that one of the members chopped a hole in top, behind driver's seat to access the fuel pump mechanism.

I just want to see if it is practicle.

Help please.

Mike in Virginia Beach

here is how i did it
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367012