FYI, we pulled 4 gallons of water out of our M43 ambulance gas tank. The M43
is essentially the same as a M37, but has a meatwagon box on the back. Sure
ran better, after that. :-) Jim
John Doyle wrote:
> First off, thanks to everybody who answered
> previously. This is turning out to be exactly
> the hobby that I was hoping. I had to use
> comet to abrade the first layer of grease (skin)
> off before eating this evening. Man I love this
> truck!
>
> I took what everybody said and checked
> 85% of the fuel delivery system today. I pulled the intake
> out of the fuel tank (no filter in the tank on this truck).
> Replaced that gasket while back there. (Rubberized cork ok for this?)
>
> Checked/cleaned filter on firewall. Did sanity check
> on in-line filter to ensure proper direction of flow. Would
> an in-line filter create too much resistance for the fuel
> pump?
>
> Traced lines over to the fuel pump. Made sure
> that the lines between filters were not kinked. Have not
> replaced the rubber lines at the fuel pump yet
> (it's getting too dark outside to continue at this point).
> Checked the fuel pump heat shield. It's doing ok.
> I thoroughly cleaned the bell jar on the fuel pump. (I didn't realize
> that was clear glass until today!)
>
> I'm not 100% positive yet, but it seems to me that the
> pump isn't sucking any fuel. Do I have to prime the lines?
>
> Also, the fuel pump is secure by two 3" or 4" bolts. Is
> this normal? How much should I expect to pay for a new
> fuel pump? Does NAPA carry such a thing?
>
> Thanks again,
> John
>
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