Truck won't crank

[Scottydoggs]

The pump is out, but now I have the problem that two connections can no longer be removed. Does anyone know if these connections are available separately or do I have to buy the hose separately?

you should be able to pinch the plastic part there with some pliers and pull that rusted tube out. all of them fittings should pinch and pull off the pump, even where the two tank lines exit the side of the tank to the frame lines. to reinstall, push the lines on and you feel/hear a click, then pull back to make sure its locked on good.

 

[nonickatall]

you should be able to pinch the plastic part there with some pliers and pull that rusted tube out. all of them fittings should pinch and pull off the pump, even where the two tank lines exit the side of the tank to the frame lines. to reinstall, push the lines on and you feel/hear a click, then pull back to make sure its locked on good.

I had three quick connectors that were completely rotten and one that I was able to save after spraying them and handling them carefully. But on two of the connectors, the fuel pump pipe is so thin and rusted that I have nothing left to grab onto, so I don't think I can remove them. I've soaked them in vinegar overnight so that the rust can come off a bit, but I think I'll need new connectors.

 

[Doubeleive]

I had three quick connectors that were completely rotten and one that I was able to save after spraying them and handling them carefully. But on two of the connectors, the fuel pump pipe is so thin and rusted that I have nothing left to grab onto, so I don't think I can remove them. I've soaked them in vinegar overnight so that the rust can come off a bit, but I think I'll need new connectors.

Maybe a easy out from the inside can get enough grip to pull them out

 

[Scottydoggs]

dorman sells replacement ends. or maybe you can find the lines for the tank used on ebay or something.

 

[nonickatall]

Success.

I have the rusty rest of the fuel pump out of the connectors. Took me 3 hours, love, patience and a lot of different tries.

And I connected the new fuel pump, and started the truck. Fuel pump runs and the truck cranks, fuse is still ok.

So problem is identified and mostly solved.

Now I will make the Rust protection and hope that the connectors will be tight after reinstall....

Thank you all. I will write when the truck is on the road again...

 

[89Suburban]

@89Suburban were you the one who used something like the ones that come with 18" of fuel line and a splice?

I think these are the ones:

Connectors only: Dorman 800-080 (5/16") and 800-082 (3/8")

Connectors with pigtail: Dorman 800-058 (3/8" with 18" fuel line) and Dorman 800-057 (5/16" with fuel line)

Here is what I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CIV4PU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=tahoeyukonforum-20

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Amazon.com

 

[Tonyrodz]

Here is what I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CIV4PU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=tahoeyukonforum-20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ZCF8WA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=tahoeyukonforum-20

Amazon.com

I like that union. Definitely would come in handy.

 

[nonickatall]

Everything disassembled for rust protection....

I'm looking forward to driving my beloved truck again....