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Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

... and a float.
The whole unit is rusty, and propably the tank too.
I’ll change the whole.
Such a hassle dismounting the tanks. I will be happy for not having to that then for the next couple of years.

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉

Gary Lewis

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

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That's the best way. New.

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

now that everything is accessable....
Should I maybe exchange the plasic/nylon hoses and clamps against rubber ones ?
What would you do ?
Thanks and haveaniceday.
Heinz

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉

Gary Lewis

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

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I think the nylon lines are much better than rubber hose, so I wouldn't change. But I would check the lines over to ensure they've not been damaged anywhere.

I replaced all of the original lines on Big Blue with new nylon lines because I was going from a system with a switching valve to one with wyes. But had I not been I'd have stayed with the original lines.

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

Thanx, Gary I then stick onto thy nylon lines.
I just thought its easier to reconnect them as the lines to the tank in the back are a little short and I will have to lift the tank and also make the connection at the same time.
But its managable.

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉

Gary Lewis

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Yes, the connections in back are a bear! Been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it.

But I'll bet you will get it done nicely.

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

Just a quick satus report:
Tanks (the side one (Spectra) from Rockauto and the back one (Sherman) from Carid) are on their way.
So are both complete Delphi sending units.
I‘ll expect it all to be here some time between Wednesday and Friday.

Sorry Gary, but I changed the long fuel lines against rubber ones to the rear already, they didn‘t look too good.
While waiting for the parts I changed the shocks. Must say the were as good as no shocks 😂
U all haveniceday
Heinz

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉

Gary Lewis

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Don’t worry, you are probably better off with new hoses. And you will have a completely new system. 👍

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

Update:
new tanks, new pumps are mounted.
runs great now.
Puh......

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉

Gary Lewis

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Great! Well done!

But what does "puh" mean"

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

Thanks, Gary.
Means I am very happy that this now is done and fixed as I only guessed.

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉

85lebaront2

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Very glad to hear that. I am actually amazed it ran at all with the in-tank pumps inoperable.

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Gary Lewis

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

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Glad you are happy!

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Howling.Wolf

Re: Fuel Reservior, what can I do ?

Yeah Bill,
I think it ran with full tanks until the fuellevel sank unterneath the hose.

´86 F150 5.0 EFI 4WD LWB
I belive in metrics. 😉