Awesome96XLT
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- 96 xlt
Hey guys. As some of you may know, I just switched out my fuel pump on my 96 4.0 l. It was succesful and the explorer is now up and running with even better mileage .
I have a question about the electrical connection between the pump to the assembly.
I bought a pump and connected it to the assembly via crimp connectors.
I did not have the crimp tool so I used a pair of normal adjustable flat nose pliers, using where it intersects (on the inside, not the nose part) to crimp the connectors. I crimped very hard multiple times and it seemed fine.
I was wondering if this is sufficient strength to hold the wires together in the tank and the possibility of cracking or opening up the crimp connector my crimping card multiple times with normal flat head pliers where it intersects. I know I should have used the right tool but I needed my truck asap. Now I am contemplating dropping the tank again or using a hammer and a chisel to cut the floor to access the sending unit and crimp the connection correctly.
Do you guys think it is worth doing or is it fine.
What are the chances of electricity arcing and causing an explosion in the gas tank?
thanks to anyone who answers! :exp:
I have a question about the electrical connection between the pump to the assembly.
I bought a pump and connected it to the assembly via crimp connectors.
I did not have the crimp tool so I used a pair of normal adjustable flat nose pliers, using where it intersects (on the inside, not the nose part) to crimp the connectors. I crimped very hard multiple times and it seemed fine.
I was wondering if this is sufficient strength to hold the wires together in the tank and the possibility of cracking or opening up the crimp connector my crimping card multiple times with normal flat head pliers where it intersects. I know I should have used the right tool but I needed my truck asap. Now I am contemplating dropping the tank again or using a hammer and a chisel to cut the floor to access the sending unit and crimp the connection correctly.
Do you guys think it is worth doing or is it fine.
What are the chances of electricity arcing and causing an explosion in the gas tank?
thanks to anyone who answers! :exp: