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tunabob
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Sep 13, 2013

1995 Bounder on Ford Chassis

We have a 1995 Fleetwood Bounder 34 foot on a Ford Chassis. The motor will not start. Mechanic checked it out and may be fuel pump. He determined this by testing the relay. I need to know if there is an easy or easier way to get to the fuel pump to diagnose it and change it. Think it is in the fuel tank. Motorhome is in our storage yard so getting it in the air in order to drop the tank will not be easy, Thinking or hoping there is maybe access under the bed but looked and did not see anything. I will be calling Fleetwood techs in the morning and also putting 5 gallons of gas in it to make sure fuel gauge is correct, it reads between 1/2 and 1/4 tank. Generator does start. Thanks for the help. Ken
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  • sljkansas's avatar
    sljkansas
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    The Mid 90's ford chassics had problems with the fuel pumps. I have heard of owners who cut a hole in the floor under the bed (I guess this will depend to tne setup) to get to the top of the tank and remove the pump. Do a search on the forum and you'll find a lot of helpful posts.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    Cover all the basics first. You need someone who can troubleshoot it properly. The pump must have good grounds and no corroded connectors. Voltage drop tests.
    I would also say that electric in tank fuel pumps should be treated as a maintenance item. At least thats how I treat them. Like other items on an rv or a car it doesn't matter how few miles it has, parts go bad over time. Never run an electric pump out of fuel and always keep 1/4 tank or more in it.it should pump just fine with the amount that is in it. Adding more will just make it harder to remove the tank. Obviously an empty tank is easiest to remove.
  • John_Joey's avatar
    John_Joey
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    I always wonder about mechanics that go to the worst thing first after something is sitting for awhile. Only real way to know if it's the pump is to plug a gauge into fuel rail and see if the pressure goes up once you turn the key on.

    My bet is you didn't put any stabilizer in the gas when it went to sleep and the fuel is gummed up now. Or, while it was sitting a connection got corroded.

    First thing is to determine if the problem is spark or gas. Then go from there. I assume this has been done?
  • Heisenberg's avatar
    Heisenberg
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    There is a collision switch on the steering column which is past the relay. It has a reset switch on it. By the left foot.
  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    Here's a pic of a 1995 34ft bounder, looks like there is plenty of room to drop tank, maybe have to jack up motorhome just a little, you will also notice there is storage compartments between floor and gas tank so no way to get to gas tank from inside.

  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    That motorhome should be high enough to lower tank I would think, if not you should only have to raise the suspension some, there is no access to the gas tank from inside, and please don't make one either, its not a good idea.

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