How do you replace fuel pump on 1999 Southwind 35?
Using a jack with a large block of wood, support the tank between bracket #2 and 3. Remove support brackets # 2, 3 and 4. On the front bracket (#1) remove the top bolt only, and loosen the the bottom bolt one turn. This will allow the front bracket to swivel. Slowly lower the rear of the tank. Verify the nothing is getting hung up.
How does a fuel pump attach to a tank?
I then removed the fuel pump relay, and then used a jumper wire to to apply power to the pump. The tank is held up with four large support brackets. To secure the tank to the brackets, four straps goes over the top of the tank and bolt to these brackets.
How big is the tube on a fuel pump?
A couple bolts took four or five iterations of loosen / re-tighten.. The old pump had a short extension on the generator pickup. I measured the length of the tube (and extension) from the top, it was 11 inches.
When did Ford replace fuel pump in motorhome?
Our motorhome has a build date of 3 ⁄ 96 and before 6 ⁄ 96 Ford used a gear driven pump. After 6 ⁄ 96 they replaced this pump with a completely different turbine pump.
How many fuel lines does a motorhome fuel pump have?
The fuel lines are quick disconnect and you need the proper tool. They are the same as A/C quick disconnect tools and I had some on hand to do the fuel filter. You need different sizes so get the kit. The fuel pump has 3 lines connected, pump, return and generator.
How do you replace a fuel pump in a Ford F53?
You put a small floor jack under the rear of the tank, loosen the front center tank bolt, remove the front and rear straps and then remove the rear tank bolt. Then you have to remove the filler and vent tube. Removing the filter and vent tube completely sucks as there is no easy way to access the clamps.
Using a jack with a large block of wood, support the tank between bracket #2 and 3. Remove support brackets # 2, 3 and 4. On the front bracket (#1) remove the top bolt only, and loosen the the bottom bolt one turn. This will allow the front bracket to swivel. Slowly lower the rear of the tank. Verify the nothing is getting hung up.
Our motorhome has a build date of 3 ⁄ 96 and before 6 ⁄ 96 Ford used a gear driven pump. After 6 ⁄ 96 they replaced this pump with a completely different turbine pump.
How did my Ford F53 fuel pump die?
It all started when we crested a hill after a long climb on a 98 degree F day. The motorhome died completely. We coasted down the mountain with a dead engine and came to a stop in the chain removal lane. The motorhome would start but it would sputter and die in a few seconds and the symptoms just screamed fuel to me.
The fuel lines are quick disconnect and you need the proper tool. They are the same as A/C quick disconnect tools and I had some on hand to do the fuel filter. You need different sizes so get the kit. The fuel pump has 3 lines connected, pump, return and generator.
How is the tank held up on a Southwind 35?
The tank is held up with four large support brackets. To secure the tank to the brackets, four straps goes over the top of the tank and bolt to these brackets. All the bracket bolts are easy to get to, EXCEPT. On mine, the rear leveling jacks support plates are directly over the 2nd set of support bracket, making it a challenge to remove the bolts.
The tank is held up with four large support brackets. To secure the tank to the brackets, four straps goes over the top of the tank and bolt to these brackets. All the bracket bolts are easy to get to, EXCEPT. On mine, the rear leveling jacks support plates are directly over the 2nd set of support bracket, making it a challenge to remove the bolts.
A couple bolts took four or five iterations of loosen / re-tighten.. The old pump had a short extension on the generator pickup. I measured the length of the tube (and extension) from the top, it was 11 inches.
What was the fuel line configuration in 1989?
Kev and Patti, the furry kids, our 1981 Ford F-100 Custom tow vehicle, and our 1995 Itasca Suncruiser Diesel Pusher. Re: 1989 P30 fuel line configuration at tank?
