1986 240 DL Fuel pump fuse bypassed?

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 15 Jan 2015, 20:40

I don't have a new relay. Just unplugged the one that is there and tried to start with no success.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 15 Jan 2015, 22:07

I must have this thread mixed up with another.

Post by **mtd240** » 16 Jan 2015, 05:56

Goal: To starve the car of gas and stall it, so you can change the fuel filter (right?)

Pulling fuses 4 and 6 didn't do the trick?

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 16 Jan 2015, 10:41

mtd240 wrote:Goal: To starve the car of gas and stall it, so you can change the fuel filter (right?)

Yes

mtd240 wrote: Pulling fuses 4 and 6 didn't do the trick?

It did not.

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 17 Jan 2015, 18:59

Any suggestions on where to go from here? The fuel filter is the next thing on my 'to do' list, but I don't know how to proceed if I cannot depressurize the system.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 17 Jan 2015, 19:19

mhgreen wrote:if I cannot depressurize the system.

Words for the day - 1. Rags 2. Safety Goggles

Clean off both ends of filter/fittings...with two wrenches, place a rag over wrench ends, and un-tighten...same on other end.

One wrench is held tight...filter side

Post by **rgk** » 18 Jan 2015, 17:39

Word.

#3 Pan

mhgreen · Post by **mhgreen** » 18 Jan 2015, 22:41

How much gasoline are we talking about?

Post by **rgk** » 19 Jan 2015, 06:10

Only as much as is in the line to the engine as long as you keep the line going to the tank plugged in some way.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 19 Jan 2015, 08:46

For testing purposes only you could very carefully use a gas can (containing gas) and some 1/2" gas hose connected (and secured with a clamp) to the inlet of the main pump and the other end of the hose placed in the gas can (making sure the hose is in far enough to draw fuel. Then place the hose from the in-tank pump into the gas can. You wouldn't be able to drive the car in this condition. But It would tell you if the tank pump or fuel hose is the problem.

1986 240 DL Fuel pump fuse bypassed?

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