In-tank Fuel Pump removal

[DonD]

Cut my access hatch and now how to get the pump out. Need to go get a brass drift to rotate the flange? Which direction?

[DonD]

Ok, it's CCW, used a piece of aluminum as a drift. The pump to pipe connection looks very familiar! Plus the filter sock is sacked.

[DonD]

The floor of this Fleetwood is quite sturdy. Vinyl flooring, OSB, plywood, blue foam and sheet metal. SHARP sheet metal   

[DaveVA78Chieftain]

I have heard it is best to use a OEM pump.  People have had bad luck using the AIRTEK brand.

Dave

[DonD]

Got a GM ep386

[M & J]

A sacked sock. Usually the small tubing deteriorates and it causes loss of fuel pressure.

[TerryH]

A very sad sacked sock.

[DonD]

A sacked sock. Usually the small tubing deteriorates and it causes loss of fuel pressure.

Yep, here's what's left of it!

[circleD]

How about a pic of the access hole with the floor reinstalled? I'm just curios on how it looks so when I drop my tank sometime I'll cut a hole for future work.

[DonD]

Circ D I will take pics when finished.

[DonD]

Pump in, vroom. Easy install in minutes but now to put the floor back together.

Highly recommend the floor hatch access method.

New pump is quiet compared to old.

[cncsparky]

Good job Don! I did notice that I can hear my pump running when I'm near the tank, and especially if I take the fuel cap off.  At least I know its running.

[DonD]

Ta-dah!!


The patch goes from the carpet to almost the far edge of the mirror, full width of the floor for the vinyl. The floor itself has a bit smaller patch.
The anticipation (dread) of this repair was worse than the actual work.

[joanfenn]

Looking Good

[circleD]

YES!  that's what I'm talking about. Great job.

[M & J]

Cannot tell at all Don.

[Stripe]

Nice...

[Froggy1936]

  The only drawback is the break in fire stop By opening the metal floor It is almost impossible to redo it completely . Do not eliminate the metal replacement if at all possible . Otherwise it does make access of fuel tank easier. But would never pass a federal regulation ! An extra fire extinguisher would be a good idea at repair site Frank

[DonD]

The new pump performed well on it's first outing. Never missed a beat climbing 5000 ft for a net alt gain of 3000 in 75 mi.