Loads of great suggestions. Too many to address individually actually.
I especially like, though, the idea of cutting the bed to access the top of
the tank. If I don't have to disturb any of the crusty lines to access the
sender that will save me loads of headaches.
Thanks guys. You are all a great resource for guys like me who don't really
(yet) know how to deal with stuff like this.
tim
> From: tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 17:31:43 -0500
> Subject: [Shop-talk] alternatives?
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am trying to keep my SHOP truck alive. It is a 96 Chevy S10 with the 4.3l
> V6. It has right around 200K miles and was tired but running good before
what
> we believe is a fuel pump failure. Living in the rust belt (WI) it is VERY
> RUSTY having been a daily driver since I got it back in '99. I have to
assume
> that if and when I drop the fuel tank that I am going to find that the tank
> will need to be replaced as well as the fuel pump and sending unit. I know
> that all the hard lines are very crusty as well with one already having
been
> "patched" with high pressure rubber line.
>
> What I am wondering is if is there is any chance of my putting a fuel tank
in
> the bed of the truck and running that way? Can I run just a fuel line from
the
> tank to the engine or do I absolutely have to have a return line? If I have
to
> start replacing with stock parts, it will quickly add up to more than the
> truck is worth. This truck will be driven very few miles; less than 50 a
month
> if even that.
>
> Also, does anyone have a source for long lengths of high pressure fuel
> (rubber) hose? All I've been able to find is short bits.
>
> Thanks for any and all advice!
> tim
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