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 Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: off-roader]
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08/28/13 08:40 PM
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I'm pretty sure I pulled my gen1 4cyl fuel pickuptube assembly out of the front of the tank from underneath.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: LandRaider]
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08/28/13 11:37 PM
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: fasteddy]
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08/29/13 12:57 AM
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OK...now I understand after crawling under my Gen1....that is the WORST idea ever. I thought that plate was braized onto the front of the tank...didn't realize it was just screwed on. So you're relying on a rubber gasket when over 1/2 tank to prevent leakage.....I'm dang near afraid to take it loose!!!
Anyone have a picture with correct orientation in the event mine is wrong (or are the holes spaced to prevent mounting it wrong)? Just trying to figure out the fuel pickup loss with 3-4 gallons still in the tank. Thanks again guys!
Last edited by jonboyb; 08/29/13 12:58 AM.
1989 Nevada Sand Raider 2.6 5-speed
Turbo FI with Megasquirt
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: jonboyb]
#1063339
08/29/13 01:02 AM
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Just install it so the pickup is as low as possible. Hard to get wrong...
Last edited by fasteddy; 08/29/13 01:04 AM.
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: jonboyb]
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08/29/13 01:04 AM
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It's five screws, indexing is not a problem. Pickup tube points down.
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: rxinhed]
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08/29/13 01:09 AM
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I was just wanting to confirm I'm actually pulling from the pickup right now instead of the return line without pulling it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> If my fuel pump is pulling off the return line....that answers my issue...LOL.
Actually....no need. Looking at those pictures the pickup is the larger diameter one. Headed outside to crawl under again!
Last edited by jonboyb; 08/29/13 01:10 AM.
1989 Nevada Sand Raider 2.6 5-speed
Turbo FI with Megasquirt
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: jonboyb]
#1063342
08/29/13 01:54 AM
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Nope....I have it hooked up right <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Just a thought, I'm running a 255 lph pump and that return exits right at the pickup.....think I may be frothing/aerating the fuel when levels get low since I'm returning a TON a fuel??? Then the pickup sucking bubbles???
Guess I have to pull it no matter what to check for pinholes in the pickup tube.
1989 Nevada Sand Raider 2.6 5-speed
Turbo FI with Megasquirt
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: jonboyb]
#1063343
08/29/13 02:23 AM
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Quit stalling and take it out.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
The pickup sock will block the bubbles with it's mesh. IIRC, there's a rubber hose piece in there, too.
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: fasteddy]
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08/29/13 02:32 AM
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Quit stalling and take it out.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
The pickup sock will block the bubbles with it's mesh. IIRC, there's a rubber hose piece in there, too. Nothing better than going to bed smelling of gasoline....that should turn the Mrs. on <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> You mean like a rubber hose inside the sock?
1989 Nevada Sand Raider 2.6 5-speed
Turbo FI with Megasquirt
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Re: Gen1 Fuel Pickup Issue
[Re: jonboyb]
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08/29/13 02:58 AM
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No, I take it back, since there's no fuel pump in the tank like a stock FI engine has. However, if the truck sat with bad fuel in it, you could have rust holes in the steel pickup tube...
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