tester00003
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- September 7, 2005
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- City, State
- New York
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 92 V6
Hey guys-
I have had a strong gas smell coming from the gas tank filler hose in the back of the truck -the smell is so strong I can smell it when the truck is parked across the street and I'm on the opposite side!
I've been lurking on the board for some time now trying to figure out what the problem is. I figure it's the fuel sender / fuel line corrosion. I looked into getting a used fuel pump (trying to keep this as low cost as possible) for around $40-50 but I can get an entire gas tank w/ pump from a local junk yard for $150. Not sure which option to take knowing that the metal piece on the gas tank can also be corroded (I dont have the tank removed yet). My fuel pump and fuel pump relay currently work.
Can I buy the fuel sender seperate from the pump or do they both come together?
2nd Issue - I've dropped the fuel tank skid plate but the bolt that holds the fuel tank strap around the gas tank to the truck is rusted to hell. I can barley turn the bolt with all of my strength. I just want to cut the thing off but because of the STRONG fumes I'm a little scared of igniting :fire: And I also heard that Ford has stopped making the fuel tank straps and no local parts stores have 'em.....so I'm not sure if I should cut it.
One last thing...can someone point me in the right direction so I can drain the tank using the current working fuel pump (just in case I have to dremel the strap off). I know you have to hook up 12 volts to some lines but I dont know exactly which ones or where they're located. I rather not siphon it. Im working in the driveway.
Please give me some suggestions-----and remember I want to keep it low cost TIA
I have had a strong gas smell coming from the gas tank filler hose in the back of the truck -the smell is so strong I can smell it when the truck is parked across the street and I'm on the opposite side!
I've been lurking on the board for some time now trying to figure out what the problem is. I figure it's the fuel sender / fuel line corrosion. I looked into getting a used fuel pump (trying to keep this as low cost as possible) for around $40-50 but I can get an entire gas tank w/ pump from a local junk yard for $150. Not sure which option to take knowing that the metal piece on the gas tank can also be corroded (I dont have the tank removed yet). My fuel pump and fuel pump relay currently work.
Can I buy the fuel sender seperate from the pump or do they both come together?
2nd Issue - I've dropped the fuel tank skid plate but the bolt that holds the fuel tank strap around the gas tank to the truck is rusted to hell. I can barley turn the bolt with all of my strength. I just want to cut the thing off but because of the STRONG fumes I'm a little scared of igniting :fire: And I also heard that Ford has stopped making the fuel tank straps and no local parts stores have 'em.....so I'm not sure if I should cut it.
One last thing...can someone point me in the right direction so I can drain the tank using the current working fuel pump (just in case I have to dremel the strap off). I know you have to hook up 12 volts to some lines but I dont know exactly which ones or where they're located. I rather not siphon it. Im working in the driveway.
Please give me some suggestions-----and remember I want to keep it low cost TIA