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Whitey97
Removing gas from tank
I need to replace the fuel pump on my 97 XJ 4.0, but of course just filled the tank before it stopped working...what is the easiest way to get the gas out to drop the tank? a regular syphone hose wont work would one of those small diameter pumps get passed the spring thing inside the filler hose?
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Re: removing gas from tank
have you tried pressurizing the tank? Not sure if the pump is positive displacement or not. can fuel get past the pump if its not running....
if so, unhook the fuel line, add pressure through the filler neck and it should all come out.
Wheelin' East Texas in a RED XJ
RED 98 XJ with 4.5" lift, ZJ steering, front and rear locked on 33's
cowl intake, Cobra CB, SYE, bumpers, 10K winch, lights
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Whitey97
Re: Removing gas from tank
I have not tried pressurizing the tank...I havn't done anything yet I just know I will have to deal with the fuel in the tank before I deal with the pump...I have heard fuel will not go past the pump when not running, but not sure on that...
Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
Re: Removing gas from tank
then you could stick a random hose in the tank. like 1/2" or so. then pressurize it with air
Wheelin' East Texas in a RED XJ
RED 98 XJ with 4.5" lift, ZJ steering, front and rear locked on 33's
cowl intake, Cobra CB, SYE, bumpers, 10K winch, lights
,___________
//___l__,\____\,00_
l_--- \___l---[]lllllll[]|
(o)_)--(o)_)--(o)_)
Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
Re: Removing gas from tank
I've seen it done by using a length of small diameter hose into the tank and then use another short piece of hose and a rag to seal around the edges to blow into the tank to pressurize it and force it out of the longer small diameter hose. Once it starts going, it's good until empty. I'll try to find a video.
Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
Re: Removing gas from tank
I can't get my computer to cooperate right now but google "BleepinJeep 4 siphon techniques". If I remember correctly the last one in the video is the one I'm thinking of.
Gone to the dark side!
Re: Removing gas from tank
When I read the title to this thread I thought "just drive it", mine gets such horrible gas mileage it doesn't take long.
Siphoning is about the only method I know. Problem is, getting by the little anti-siphon flap in the filler neck. Pressuring the tank may work you just have to be careful not to blow the tank up. I little pressure goes a long way when your dealing with the volume of a large vessel like a fuel tank.
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Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
Re: Removing gas from tank
get a siphon going and you're good to go
Wheelin' East Texas in a RED XJ
RED 98 XJ with 4.5" lift, ZJ steering, front and rear locked on 33's
cowl intake, Cobra CB, SYE, bumpers, 10K winch, lights
,___________
//___l__,\____\,00_
l_--- \___l---[]lllllll[]|
(o)_)--(o)_)--(o)_)
Whitey97
Re: Removing gas from tank
Thanks guy's...I will give it a shot, sounds like pressurizing the tank will be my best bet.
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