Fuel pump replacement/ broken studs
Good evening!
I am back again with an update and to seek advice/wisdom from you all. We are in the process of replacing the fuel pump on our 2000 Fleetwood Bounder 34d. We previously were under the impression that the engine had sat and not been started for 7 or 8 years. The mechanic friend who is helping us out informed us that he has been coming over to the motor home twice a year, starting it and letting it run for awhile. It has only been a year or so that the fuel pump failed. I know that it may not sound like much, but we were thrilled and it gave us renewed hope!
The gas tank is partially dropped and they were hoping to be able to insert the new pump this way but even after spraying, soaking and being very gentle, all six studs broke off. After researching, it appears that this is very common. Now we are going to have to completely drop the tank and drill new holes for new studs.
I have 2 questions, if I may. 1.) There is about 15 gallons of fuel in the tank. How is the easiest/safest way to empty the tank? It seems most use the fuel pump but that, of course, is not an option for us. 2.) We found a lock ring and are assuming the gasket is made to withstand being exposed to gas but can't seem to find that definitive answer. We have learned not to ass/u/me. Has anyone had any experience with this? We want to get a really good seal.
Thanks for your time and any ideas you may have. We are learning and are really wanting to be "hands on" as much as possible to get to know our rig. Have a good one!
I am back again with an update and to seek advice/wisdom from you all. We are in the process of replacing the fuel pump on our 2000 Fleetwood Bounder 34d. We previously were under the impression that the engine had sat and not been started for 7 or 8 years. The mechanic friend who is helping us out informed us that he has been coming over to the motor home twice a year, starting it and letting it run for awhile. It has only been a year or so that the fuel pump failed. I know that it may not sound like much, but we were thrilled and it gave us renewed hope!
The gas tank is partially dropped and they were hoping to be able to insert the new pump this way but even after spraying, soaking and being very gentle, all six studs broke off. After researching, it appears that this is very common. Now we are going to have to completely drop the tank and drill new holes for new studs.
I have 2 questions, if I may. 1.) There is about 15 gallons of fuel in the tank. How is the easiest/safest way to empty the tank? It seems most use the fuel pump but that, of course, is not an option for us. 2.) We found a lock ring and are assuming the gasket is made to withstand being exposed to gas but can't seem to find that definitive answer. We have learned not to ass/u/me. Has anyone had any experience with this? We want to get a really good seal.
Thanks for your time and any ideas you may have. We are learning and are really wanting to be "hands on" as much as possible to get to know our rig. Have a good one!
