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b4ucame57 · 07-30-2007, 07:35 AM

my motorhome is getting no fuel. I have plenty in tank and gen runs but not the engine. I have spark tested by intake cleaner. Please help

b4ucame57 · 07-30-2007, 07:35 AM

my motorhome is getting no fuel. I have plenty in tank and gen runs but not the engine. I have spark tested by intake cleaner. Please help

John Hilley · 07-30-2007, 10:28 AM

It must be the fuel pump, could possible be the filter, but that usually will allow you to start. Do you hear the pump when you turn the ignition on? Could be a fuse.

b4ucame57 · 07-30-2007, 10:51 AM

I'm by myself so can't turn on switch and hear pump

LVJ58 · 07-30-2007, 10:56 AM

b4ucame57, it would help a bit if we knew what year model coach you have. Some pre 1999 fords were notorius for in-tank fuel pump failure. Also be sure and check all your fuses.

Jim

b4ucame57 · 07-30-2007, 11:09 AM

I have a 1997 georgie boy with ford 460 engine.

b4ucame57 · 07-30-2007, 11:09 AM

I have checked all fuses i know of

"007" · 07-30-2007, 11:37 AM

The fuel pump maybe your problem. When its hot in summer months you get a vapor lock condition. If you set for a while it may start up again, if you can get to a gas station put in some fresh cool fuel I was able to travel for miles in my Bounder.
On a 460 engine under your air cleaner housing there is a vacume valve if its been laying on hot engine you will have a hole in it and you will need a new one from motor parts store a number is stamped on it.
Welcome to irv2 by the way

stay cool just a minor set back, thats what RVing is all about.

Skip- Kerrville, TX · 08-04-2007, 05:33 PM

You've already gotten answers regarding your fuel problem and I agree with the rest that it's most likely a fuel pump problem (it's located in the fuel tank I believe). Anyway, Welcome to iRV2, b4ucame57.

gary P · 11-16-2007, 05:13 PM

I have a 95 ford. had the gen. gas line come off s I made a hole in the floor to get to it,now I cange the fuel pump with out taking the tank down. Carpet covers up the hole.

gary P · 11-26-2007, 02:57 PM

Posted November 26, 2007 01:24 PM Hide Post
just to clear things up I put a matel cover over the hole screw down then the rug. There is 8 in. between floor and matel plate over tank, lots of room in there.

PR · 04-27-2008, 05:57 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Skip- Ingram, TX:
You've already gotten answers regarding your fuel problem and I agree with the rest that it's most likely a fuel pump problem (it's located in the fuel tank I believe). Anyway, Welcome to iRV2, b4ucame57. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dear Skip:

Hi. When replacing that pump, we're going
to cut a "porthole" in the floor to make future
replacements easier. Does the tank have to be
dropped and drained FIRST or can the cut be made
with the tank in place? Thanks.

Paul

PR · 04-27-2008, 05:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gary peterson:
Posted November 26, 2007 01:24 PM Hide Post
just to clear things up I put a matel cover over the hole screw down then the rug. There is 8 in. between floor and matel plate over tank, lots of room in there. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dear Gary:

Hi. Did you drop and drain the tank FIRST,
to mark the hole location or can you cut it with
the tank still in place? There's a "porthole"
that covers the hole so it still looks ok, I'll
try to post the company who makes it. Thanks.

Paul