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StarkNaked
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2015

How much should I expect to pay for fuel pump?

We had to have the RV towed to a Ford truck dealer yesterday. Looks like it will be the fuel pump. How much should I expect to pay for dropping the tank, fuel pump, labor, etc? 2002 Ford E450 Trit...
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j-d
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2015
Rock, I'm sure they put 'em in the tank for Cost and Ease of (factory) Assembly. But there IS a practical advantage. An in-tank WILL pressurize the full fuel system RIGHT NOW once you turn the Key On. Also, there's a practical advantage: Much less tendency for gasoline under Pressure to Vapor Lock than when under Suction.

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